Honey Dew Elementary

www.rentonschools.us/honeydew

276 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Honey Dew Elementary is a public school located in Renton, Washington, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Renton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, Honey Dew strives to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s instructional approach centers on a balanced curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. Beyond core academic subjects, Honey Dew encourages student engagement through various enrichment opportunities and school-wide initiatives that promote community spirit and character building. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and providing a safe, welcoming atmosphere, the school plays an active role in helping its students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

276

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honey Dew Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	156
Black	26
Asian	30
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
156 (57.1%)
White
31 (11.4%)
Asian
30 (11.0%)
Black
26 (9.5%)
Two or More
26 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-4800
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/honeydew
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45