Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center

www.rentonschools.us/meadowcrest

490 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center, located in Renton, Washington, serves as a specialized learning facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As part of the Renton School District, the center focuses on early childhood education by providing inclusive programming that integrates students with diverse learning needs alongside their peers. Their approach emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and kindergarten readiness in a supportive, age-appropriate environment designed to foster a lifelong love of learning.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high-quality early learning standards, often utilizing play-based curricula that encourage exploration and discovery. By prioritizing family engagement and collaborative support services, Meadow Crest aims to establish a strong educational foundation for its students. Their mission centers on creating an equitable and accessible environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential before transitioning into the primary school system.

490

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	131
Black	94
Asian	131
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
131 (26.7%)
Asian
131 (26.7%)
Black
94 (19.2%)
White
88 (18.0%)
Two or More
40 (8.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
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)204-2200
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/meadowcrest
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 490