Lake Youngs Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Youngs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Kent School District, which is ranked 145 out of 247 districts in the state, Lake Youngs stands out as a high-performing school with consistently strong academic outcomes.

Lake Youngs Elementary consistently outperforms the Kent School District and the state of Washington in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.37% of all students at Lake Youngs were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 45.48% for the Kent School District and 52.63% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic growth of traditionally underserved student populations, such as Hispanic, multi-racial, and English Language Learner students. This consistent high performance has earned Lake Youngs a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 20% of Washington elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Lake Youngs Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 15.7, which may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. The school also serves a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Asian, and multi-racial students, which is not as pronounced in some of the surrounding schools. While the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased in recent years, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, the school has also seen a significant increase in per-student spending, suggesting it may have access to additional resources and funding to support its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19660 142nd Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98042-3006


(253) 373-7646

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,615 Help


Students who attend Lake Youngs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mattson Middle School
High:    Kentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.4%
Asian:
27.8%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Compare Details Lake Youngs Elementary School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd 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 84.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lake Youngs Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), Asian (27.8%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Youngs Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 13th best among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Youngs Elementary School is $18,615, which is the 13th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Youngs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Youngs Elementary School 175th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lake Youngs 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 Lake Youngs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.36 75th 1026 92.7%
2005 85.52 113th 1031 89.0%
2006 84.69 103rd 1051 90.2%
2007 74.47 212th 1069 80.2%
2008 80.97 139th 1067 87.0%
2009 76.84 188th 1072 82.5%
2010 76.55 201st 1088 81.5%
2011 73.28 242nd 1092 77.8%
2012 70.94 288th 1097 73.7%
2013 75.55 231st 1106 79.1%
2015 79.80 186th 1067 82.6%
2016 83.75 149th 1053 85.8%
2017 82.85 158th 1056 85.0%
2018 83.70 156th 1054 85.2%
2019 80.48 204th 1130 81.9%
2021 79.34 210th 1107 81.0%
2022 78.09 240th 1169 79.5%
2023 80.82 211th 1169 82.0%
2024 84.11 175th 1168 85.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.14 107th 303 64.7%
2021 52.14 57th 128 55.5%
2022 63.34 97th 252 61.5%
2023 75.17 37th 194 80.9%
2024 95.56 1st 188 99.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.77 195th 248 21.4%
2022 50.66 77th 213 63.8%
2023 81.59 31st 254 87.8%
2024 81.00 37th 320 88.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.39 221st 637 65.3%
2019 70.22 114th 566 79.9%
2022 22.89 409th 478 14.4%
2023 42.96 171st 308 44.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 359th 835 57.0%
2019 64.20 295th 979 69.9%
2021 91.16 29th 854 96.6%
2022 67.57 228th 1019 77.6%
2023 67.02 269th 1013 73.4%
2024 84.28 71st 1024 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.26 96th 1004 90.4%
2019 81.43 172nd 1068 83.9%
2021 79.83 172nd 1008 82.9%
2022 81.04 188th 1100 82.9%
2023 83.19 158th 1094 85.6%
2024 82.10 175th 1093 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.28 205th 999 79.5%
2019 77.25 224th 1075 79.2%
2021 76.62 225th 1025 78.0%
2022 73.15 277th 1113 75.1%
2023 74.24 258th 1099 76.5%
2024 83.83 155th 1099 85.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.56 64th 169 62.1%
2019 52.24 102nd 201 49.3%
2021 59.98 60th 131 54.2%
2022 73.37 58th 187 69.0%
2023 63.67 66th 170 61.2%
2024 75.75 45th 163 72.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.27 16th 66 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.10 78th 540 85.6%
2019 76.91 107th 697 84.6%
2023 70.43 128th 633 79.8%
2024 84.13 58th 651 91.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Youngs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.81 83rd 833 90.0%
2019 82.30 147th 1027 85.7%
2021 80.58 151st 943 84.0%
2022 64.37 351st 1031 66.0%
2023 71.08 285th 1011 71.8%
2024 69.31 295th 1009 70.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lake Youngs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 530 19 33 9 6 n/a n/a 0 597
1989 586 17 43 11 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1990 586 18 58 15 7 n/a n/a 0 684
1991 518 19 51 15 6 n/a n/a 0 609
1992 522 12 60 24 8 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 549 19 68 21 11 n/a n/a 0 668
1994 563 25 73 20 13 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 516 41 72 15 12 n/a n/a 0 656
1996 516 41 72 15 12 n/a n/a 0 656
1997 488 24 57 15 8 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 495 34 68 12 12 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 471 41 89 15 7 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 493 29 72 9 6 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 473 28 64 9 5 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 389 17 86 12 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 389 17 86 12 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 378 22 83 18 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 360 17 67 26 1 n/a n/a 2 473
2006 343 14 71 26 4 n/a n/a 34 492
2007 310 19 82 24 2 n/a n/a 50 487
2008 310 26 97 33 3 n/a n/a 51 520
2009 312 23 100 31 4 n/a n/a 50 520
2010 273 20 87 32 5 n/a n/a 54 471
2011 263 18 81 56 3 3 42 0 466
2012 228 21 90 58 3 3 45 0 448
2013 218 24 94 66 1 2 41 0 446
2014 236 21 119 76 2 3 43 0 500
2015 235 24 110 63 6 0 43 0 481
2016 249 28 111 77 1 2 55 0 523
2017 230 23 107 79 1 4 50 0 494
2018 217 25 121 75 2 3 46 0 489
2019 217 18 121 66 1 4 52 0 479
2020 196 24 118 76 1 4 58 0 477
2021 181 29 130 68 1 3 59 0 471
2022 198 27 130 72 2 3 56 0 488
2023 182 35 139 71 3 6 64 0 500

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Youngs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 24.0 24.8 0
1989 661 27.0 24.4 n/a
1990 684 29.0 23.5 0
1991 609 28.5 21.3 n/a
1992 626 27.6 22.6 n/a
1993 668 29.5 22.6 n/a
1994 694 29.5 23.5 n/a
1995 656 27.5 23.9 n/a
1996 656 27.5 23.9 n/a
1997 592 26.5 22.3 n/a
1998 621 29.5 21.1 n/a
1999 623 31.5 19.8 n/a
2000 609 30.8 19.8 n/a
2001 579 33.5 17.3 n/a
2002 506 26.2 19.3 14
2003 506 26.2 19.3 14
2004 503 24.0 21.0 15.7
2005 473 24.3 19.5 17.4
2006 492 24.2 20.3 21.8
2007 487 25.2 19.3 19
2008 520 26.2 19.8 26.4
2009 520 26.4 19.7 23.6
2010 471 26.4 17.8 22.1
2011 466 24.2 19.2 14.6
2012 448 24.0 18.6 28.1
2013 446 20.9 21.3 27.4
2014 500 n/a n/a 31.4
2015 481 29.0 16.5 27.7
2016 523 26.0 20.1 26.2
2017 494 27.4 17.9 25.3
2018 489 27.2 17.9 24.5
2019 479 26.0 18.4 25.1
2020 477 27.0 17.6 29.8
2021 471 30.0 15.6 31
2022 488 31.1 15.6 29.1
2023 500 31.7 15.7 35.2

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 Lake Youngs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 24.0 24.8 0
1989 661 27.0 24.4 n/a
1990 684 29.0 23.5 0
1991 609 28.5 21.3 n/a
1992 626 27.6 22.6 n/a
1993 668 29.5 22.6 n/a
1994 694 29.5 23.5 n/a
1995 656 27.5 23.9 n/a
1996 656 27.5 23.9 n/a
1997 592 26.5 22.3 n/a
1998 621 29.5 21.1 n/a
1999 623 31.5 19.8 n/a
2000 609 30.8 19.8 n/a
2001 579 33.5 17.3 n/a
2002 506 26.2 19.3 14
2003 506 26.2 19.3 14
2004 503 24.0 21.0 15.7
2005 473 24.3 19.5 17.4
2006 492 24.2 20.3 21.8
2007 487 25.2 19.3 19
2008 520 26.2 19.8 26.4
2009 520 26.4 19.7 23.6
2010 471 26.4 17.8 22.1
2011 466 24.2 19.2 14.6
2012 448 24.0 18.6 28.1
2013 446 20.9 21.3 27.4
2014 500 n/a n/a 31.4
2015 481 29.0 16.5 27.7
2016 523 26.0 20.1 26.2
2017 494 27.4 17.9 25.3
2018 489 27.2 17.9 24.5
2019 479 26.0 18.4 25.1
2020 477 27.0 17.6 29.8
2021 471 30.0 15.6 31
2022 488 31.1 15.6 29.1
2023 500 31.7 15.7 35.2

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

Lake Youngs Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.7%93.1%94.8%91.4%91.4%93.1%
201791.2%0.0%1.8%0.0%3.5%91.2%91.2%94.7%91.2%91.2%91.2%
201895.3%0.0%0.0%1.6%1.6%95.3%95.3%95.3%96.9%96.9%95.3%
201992.1%0.0%1.6%1.6%3.2%95.2%95.2%96.8%92.1%95.2%95.2%
202091.2%3.5%0.0%3.5%0.0%93.0%91.2%96.5%98.3%91.2%98.3%98.3%98.3%91.2%
202194.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%94.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
202291.6%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%93.0%94.4%95.8%91.6%94.4%93.0%93.0%93.0%94.4%
202388.5%0.0%0.0%3.3%1.6%91.8%88.5%96.7%91.8%88.5%91.8%91.8%91.8%88.5%
202484.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%88.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201892.9%0.0%1.2%0.0%1.2%98.8%92.9%98.8%97.7%97.7%92.9%
201991.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%4.4%96.7%93.4%97.8%96.7%96.7%93.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.0%0.0%0.8%3.7%97.1%97.3%97.3%96.1%96.5%97.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $356 (2.8%) $12,491 (97.2%) $12,847
2020 n/a $9,932 (100.0%) $9,932
2021 $335 (1.9%) $17,406 (98.1%) $17,740
2022 $656 (3.5%) $17,959 (96.5%) $18,615

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Youngs Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 211th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Youngs Elementary School)55.269
 13.8%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)67.269
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Youngs Elementary School)67.161.4
 5.8%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)59.755.8
 3.9%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)86.362.7
 23.7%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)81.156.1
 25%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lake Youngs Elementary School)83.665.1
 18.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Youngs Elementary School)8078.7
 1.3%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)72.272.6
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Youngs Elementary School)72.967
 5.9%
   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 (Lake Youngs Elementary School)70.362.5
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lake Youngs Elementary School)83.665.1
 18.5%
   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 Students479500
 4.4%
African American1835
 94.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian121139
 14.9%
Hispanic6671
 7.6%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White217182
 16.1%
Two or More Races5264
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%35.2%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Youngs Elementary School

Students who attend Lake Youngs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mattson Middle School
High : Kentwood High School

Lake Youngs Elementary School ranks 175th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lake Youngs Elementary School are 36% White, 28% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 500 students attended Lake Youngs Elementary School.


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