Covington Elementary School

Summary:

Covington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 631 students in grades PK-5 in the Kent School District in Covington, Washington. The school has a more racially diverse student population and higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to many nearby schools, but its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages.

Covington Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are below the state average, with only 44.55% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 52.63% statewide. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 565th to 828th out of around 1,100-1,200 Washington elementary schools. In comparison, Sunrise Elementary, just 2.6 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the school's racial diversity, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance at Covington Elementary. However, the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are not the primary issue. Targeted interventions and support will be necessary to address the achievement gaps and improve overall academic outcomes at Covington Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25811 156TH Ave SE
       Covington, WA  98042-4202


(253) 373-7652

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,078 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.5%
Hispanic:
23.3%
Asian:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Covington Elementary School ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Covington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (23.3%), Asian (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 16.8. 24 elementary schools in the Kent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Covington Elementary School is $17,078. 26 elementary schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Covington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington Elementary School 618th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Covington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 145th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Covington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.04 247th 1026 75.9%
2005 66.38 329th 1031 68.1%
2006 50.82 538th 1051 48.8%
2007 49.29 565th 1069 47.1%
2008 43.23 643rd 1067 39.7%
2009 38.24 725th 1072 32.4%
2010 27.30 854th 1088 21.5%
2011 41.54 668th 1092 38.8%
2012 45.32 638th 1097 41.8%
2013 54.21 542nd 1106 51.0%
2015 45.24 595th 1067 44.2%
2016 49.46 540th 1053 48.7%
2017 33.71 728th 1056 31.1%
2018 34.99 695th 1054 34.1%
2019 48.85 596th 1130 47.3%
2021 24.00 828th 1107 25.2%
2022 39.96 682nd 1169 41.7%
2023 48.74 565th 1169 51.7%
2024 45.18 618th 1168 47.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 181st 333 45.6%
2019 66.96 33rd 248 86.7%
2021 34.51 22nd 32 31.3%
2022 34.63 138th 213 35.2%
2023 53.96 91st 254 64.2%
2024 44.55 155th 320 51.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.56 361st 637 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 693rd 835 17.0%
2019 50.74 492nd 979 49.7%
2021 27.22 668th 854 21.8%
2022 50.91 462nd 1019 54.7%
2023 61.80 325th 1013 67.9%
2024 52.13 473rd 1024 53.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.72 712th 1004 29.1%
2019 48.69 581st 1068 45.6%
2021 20.96 827th 1008 18.0%
2022 37.54 680th 1100 38.2%
2023 49.85 524th 1094 52.1%
2024 44.06 591st 1093 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 636th 999 36.3%
2019 47.27 580th 1075 46.0%
2021 27.12 744th 1025 27.4%
2022 41.05 623rd 1113 44.0%
2023 42.72 607th 1099 44.8%
2024 44.48 589th 1099 46.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.16 155th 169 8.3%
2019 38.75 130th 201 35.3%
2021 23.65 102nd 131 22.1%
2022 42.96 121st 187 35.3%
2023 39.41 102nd 170 40.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.87 21st 108 80.6%
2023 86.86 7th 66 89.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 324th 540 40.0%
2019 41.24 422nd 697 39.5%
2021 28.20 374th 501 25.3%
2022 70.49 126th 694 81.8%
2023 59.00 232nd 633 63.3%
2024 47.58 346th 651 46.9%
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Rank History for White students at Covington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.30 575th 833 31.0%
2019 55.69 463rd 1027 54.9%
2021 21.65 778th 943 17.5%
2022 24.03 843rd 1031 18.2%
2023 41.72 594th 1011 41.2%
2024 31.45 730th 1009 27.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Open Quote My kids are attending Covington Elementary for few years now and school seems to be getting better until this school year.
Under the new readership, school has dramatically changed. There were always few disruptive kids each classes, but this year, one of my kid's class was out of control. The certain kids were always fighting or cussing and destructs the class. Few time through the school year, other students had to move to other classes because fighting got so bad. Those problem were always started by the same students, yet school won't remove from the class or won't even move to other class.

I guess KSD has a policy that "everyone gets the same education". Because if disrupted kids were removed from classroom they lose opportunity to learn. So kids who wants to learn need deal with them. That's what KSD office told us. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Covington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 444 7 10 8 7 n/a n/a 0 476
1989 460 7 10 8 5 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 493 8 10 11 7 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 487 8 10 7 10 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 533 14 13 10 7 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 548 8 19 14 7 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 575 7 23 13 6 n/a n/a 0 624
1995 460 20 11 15 6 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 460 20 11 15 6 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 438 13 12 16 8 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 475 9 17 21 11 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 435 13 18 15 13 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 473 26 27 48 9 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 405 29 34 36 8 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 401 33 28 39 10 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 401 33 28 39 10 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 383 43 28 40 11 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 390 49 52 42 5 n/a n/a 6 544
2006 385 47 65 49 6 n/a n/a 27 579
2007 335 45 67 39 8 n/a n/a 29 523
2008 332 43 93 58 9 n/a n/a 38 573
2009 320 43 93 70 13 n/a n/a 44 583
2010 328 43 83 78 16 n/a n/a 38 586
2011 261 48 63 85 8 4 23 0 492
2012 248 48 71 82 6 9 27 0 491
2013 240 34 61 101 9 4 34 0 483
2014 256 39 57 96 6 3 35 0 492
2015 237 42 56 107 5 3 36 0 486
2016 239 30 68 124 5 0 40 0 506
2017 264 45 75 137 4 0 50 0 575
2018 251 49 75 135 4 3 45 0 562
2019 282 53 87 140 3 7 65 0 637
2020 289 58 111 133 3 9 53 0 656
2021 246 55 96 129 3 10 57 0 596
2022 248 66 96 142 2 11 47 0 612
2023 249 77 93 147 6 8 50 1 631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Covington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 23.0 20.6 0
1989 490 25.0 19.6 n/a
1990 529 26.5 19.9 0
1991 522 25.5 20.4 n/a
1992 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1993 596 29.2 20.4 n/a
1994 624 31.2 20.0 n/a
1995 512 27.2 18.8 n/a
1996 512 27.2 18.8 n/a
1997 487 26.0 18.7 n/a
1998 533 27.5 19.4 n/a
1999 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
2000 583 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
2002 511 31.5 16.2 36.8
2003 511 31.5 16.2 36.8
2004 505 27.0 18.7 40.2
2005 544 27.0 20.1 36.6
2006 579 31.7 18.3 36.2
2007 523 28.9 18.1 37
2008 573 30.5 18.8 45
2009 583 30.5 19.1 41.4
2010 586 31.1 18.8 48
2011 492 31.0 15.8 34.6
2012 491 28.8 17.0 51.5
2013 483 27.4 17.5 50.3
2014 492 n/a n/a 51
2015 486 32.0 15.1 47.5
2016 506 28.0 18.0 48
2017 575 29.1 19.7 43.7
2018 562 30.7 18.2 48.8
2019 637 31.3 20.3 47.1
2020 656 38.5 17.0 49.5
2021 596 39.2 15.1 47.5
2022 612 37.7 16.2 50.5
2023 631 37.4 16.8 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Covington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 23.0 20.6 0
1989 490 25.0 19.6 n/a
1990 529 26.5 19.9 0
1991 522 25.5 20.4 n/a
1992 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1993 596 29.2 20.4 n/a
1994 624 31.2 20.0 n/a
1995 512 27.2 18.8 n/a
1996 512 27.2 18.8 n/a
1997 487 26.0 18.7 n/a
1998 533 27.5 19.4 n/a
1999 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
2000 583 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 512 28.5 18.0 n/a
2002 511 31.5 16.2 36.8
2003 511 31.5 16.2 36.8
2004 505 27.0 18.7 40.2
2005 544 27.0 20.1 36.6
2006 579 31.7 18.3 36.2
2007 523 28.9 18.1 37
2008 573 30.5 18.8 45
2009 583 30.5 19.1 41.4
2010 586 31.1 18.8 48
2011 492 31.0 15.8 34.6
2012 491 28.8 17.0 51.5
2013 483 27.4 17.5 50.3
2014 492 n/a n/a 51
2015 486 32.0 15.1 47.5
2016 506 28.0 18.0 48
2017 575 29.1 19.7 43.7
2018 562 30.7 18.2 48.8
2019 637 31.3 20.3 47.1
2020 656 38.5 17.0 49.5
2021 596 39.2 15.1 47.5
2022 612 37.7 16.2 50.5
2023 631 37.4 16.8 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Covington Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.5%0.0%2.6%1.3%93.4%94.7%96.1%94.7%94.7%94.7%
201785.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%89.6%92.2%93.5%93.5%94.8%92.2%
201889.7%0.0%0.0%1.5%2.9%91.2%92.7%95.6%94.1%94.1%92.7%
201995.7%0.0%1.4%0.0%2.9%95.7%95.7%95.7%97.1%97.1%95.7%
202090.2%5.4%0.0%3.3%2.2%92.4%91.3%92.4%92.4%91.3%94.6%94.6%94.6%91.3%
202186.8%2.6%0.0%1.3%1.3%90.8%89.5%90.8%90.8%89.5%92.1%92.1%92.1%89.5%
202291.9%3.5%0.0%3.5%0.0%95.4%93.0%96.5%95.4%93.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%93.0%
202386.1%7.0%1.2%1.2%2.3%87.2%87.2%93.0%88.4%87.2%88.4%88.4%88.4%87.2%
202486.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.8%87.8%90.5%86.5%87.8%86.5%86.5%86.5%87.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201866.7%0.0%1.2%0.0%4.9%93.8%70.4%95.1%93.8%95.1%70.4%
201990.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%96.1%94.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Covington Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.1%0.0%1.0%3.5%96.9%97.0%97.2%97.2%97.6%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Covington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $981 (7.5%) $12,082 (92.5%) $13,063
2020 $427 (4.5%) $9,102 (95.5%) $9,530
2021 $814 (4.9%) $15,808 (95.1%) $16,622
2022 $960 (5.6%) $16,119 (94.4%) $17,078

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Covington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 596th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 565th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Covington Elementary School)54.843
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Covington Elementary School)7151.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Elementary School)43.645.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Covington Elementary School)48.755.3
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Elementary School)54.344.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Covington Elementary School)48.237.2
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Covington Elementary School)51.950
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington Elementary School)65.655.3
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Covington Elementary School)45.237.7
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Covington Elementary School)55.147.1
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Covington Elementary School)53.645.9
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Covington Elementary School)51.950
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637631
 0.9%
African American5377
 45.3%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian8793
 6.9%
Hispanic140147
 5%
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White282249
 11.7%
Two or More Races6550
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%60.5%
 13.4%


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Students at Covington Elementary School are 39% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Covington Elementary School ranks 618th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Covington Elementary School.


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