Panther Lake Elementary School

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Panther Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving 529 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kent School District, which is ranked 145 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Panther Lake Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Asian (32.14%), African American (16.64%), and Hispanic (19.28%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is significantly lower than the Kent School District and Washington state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.9% of Panther Lake students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.48% in the district and 52.63% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students (72.97% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

While Panther Lake's overall academic performance is low, the school's African American students perform relatively well, ranking 29th out of 66 Washington elementary schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students also perform relatively well, ranking 195th out of 254 Washington elementary schools in 2022-2023. This suggests that Panther Lake may be providing effective support for these subgroups. However, the school's academic performance is still significantly lower than nearby higher-performing schools, such as Martin Sortun Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, indicating that factors beyond just funding and class size may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes.


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Public PK, KG-5

 10200 SE 216th St
       Kent, WA  98031-2036


(253) 373-7470

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
957th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,833 Help


Students who attend Panther Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meeker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
32.1%
Hispanic:
19.3%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Compare Details Panther Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 19th 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 20.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Panther Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (32.1%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panther Lake Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 9th 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 Panther Lake Elementary School is $19,833, which is the 7th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Panther Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Panther Lake Elementary School 957th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Panther Lake 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 Panther Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.70 875th 1026 14.7%
2005 26.02 822nd 1031 20.3%
2006 28.30 825th 1051 21.5%
2007 17.51 945th 1069 11.6%
2008 26.18 863rd 1067 19.1%
2009 23.06 882nd 1072 17.7%
2011 37.42 741st 1092 32.1%
2012 39.57 721st 1097 34.3%
2013 37.40 739th 1106 33.2%
2015 43.95 610th 1067 42.8%
2016 39.67 666th 1053 36.8%
2017 45.72 584th 1056 44.7%
2018 45.96 572nd 1054 45.7%
2019 31.93 808th 1130 28.5%
2021 24.69 821st 1107 25.8%
2022 19.47 976th 1169 16.5%
2023 20.15 974th 1169 16.7%
2024 20.81 957th 1168 18.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.90 130th 194 33.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.89 51st 333 84.7%
2019 39.68 138th 248 44.4%
2023 24.71 195th 254 23.2%
2024 28.76 227th 320 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.89 257th 835 69.2%
2019 41.41 609th 979 37.8%
2021 37.37 543rd 854 36.4%
2022 28.01 808th 1019 20.7%
2023 23.98 852nd 1013 15.9%
2024 27.35 800th 1024 21.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.42 585th 1004 41.7%
2019 31.64 785th 1068 26.5%
2021 29.94 699th 1008 30.7%
2022 18.90 932nd 1100 15.3%
2023 17.70 935th 1094 14.5%
2024 17.85 942nd 1093 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.68 521st 999 47.8%
2019 32.91 745th 1075 30.7%
2021 26.29 756th 1025 26.2%
2022 20.88 911th 1113 18.1%
2023 21.34 906th 1099 17.6%
2024 24.27 856th 1099 22.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 114th 169 32.5%
2019 40.51 126th 201 37.3%
2021 3.82 128th 131 2.3%
2022 6.27 181st 187 3.2%
2023 11.44 158th 170 7.1%
2024 13.29 149th 163 8.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.59 26th 107 75.7%
2019 57.09 38th 110 65.5%
2021 74.32 7th 47 85.1%
2022 52.71 43rd 108 60.2%
2023 50.54 29th 66 56.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.72 217th 540 59.8%
2019 42.59 413th 697 40.7%
2022 28.03 536th 694 22.8%
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Rank History for White students at Panther Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 370th 833 55.6%
2019 32.97 757th 1027 26.3%
2021 49.75 465th 943 50.7%
2022 47.75 533rd 1031 48.3%
2023 28.13 787th 1011 22.2%
2024 25.59 798th 1009 20.9%
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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 Panther Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 32 55 9 9 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 448 37 51 13 12 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 492 35 75 22 10 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 383 12 63 27 10 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 408 11 77 35 4 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 385 32 49 32 10 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 429 42 52 43 12 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 354 32 59 31 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1996 354 32 59 31 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 342 32 88 33 5 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 341 33 92 28 3 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 331 34 95 26 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 275 51 83 22 5 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 205 66 101 38 7 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 236 102 111 50 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 236 102 111 50 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 221 128 118 40 8 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 187 118 113 48 5 n/a n/a 26 497
2006 166 106 115 57 3 n/a n/a 45 492
2007 158 95 118 60 2 n/a n/a 47 480
2008 143 106 133 82 3 n/a n/a 67 534
2009 149 97 122 85 3 n/a n/a 61 517
2010 171 117 151 131 2 n/a n/a 74 646
2011 170 106 109 134 2 24 30 0 575
2012 143 101 118 134 4 19 47 0 566
2013 145 98 115 165 3 15 68 0 609
2014 149 96 120 189 1 20 74 0 649
2015 159 83 120 203 1 14 77 0 657
2016 142 89 127 188 0 21 87 0 654
2017 135 105 131 206 0 19 81 0 677
2018 137 125 138 196 0 17 80 0 693
2019 126 128 130 178 0 29 64 0 655
2020 136 127 162 161 0 24 66 0 676
2021 103 119 180 149 0 15 60 1 627
2022 90 99 170 85 3 15 58 0 520
2023 86 88 170 102 3 17 63 0 529

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 Panther Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 23.0 22.8 0
1989 561 26.0 21.5 n/a
1990 634 27.0 23.4 0
1991 495 23.5 21.0 n/a
1992 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1993 508 24.0 21.2 n/a
1994 578 26.5 21.8 n/a
1995 482 22.9 21.0 n/a
1996 482 22.9 21.0 n/a
1997 500 24.0 20.8 n/a
1998 497 24.0 20.7 n/a
1999 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
2000 436 20.5 21.3 n/a
2001 417 28.9 14.4 n/a
2002 504 29.5 17.1 54.2
2003 504 29.5 17.1 54.2
2004 515 28.0 18.4 58.6
2005 497 28.5 17.4 63.1
2006 492 25.5 19.3 66.4
2007 480 25.5 18.8 71.6
2008 534 26.0 20.5 79.9
2009 517 26.0 19.9 75.9
2010 646 n/a n/a n/a
2011 575 n/a n/a 46.1
2012 566 n/a n/a 69.3
2013 609 31.9 19.0 65.7
2014 649 n/a n/a 74.1
2015 657 41.0 16.0 71.2
2016 654 35.0 18.6 69.4
2017 677 36.9 18.3 71.2
2018 693 36.6 18.8 66.4
2019 655 33.0 19.8 67.8
2020 676 37.4 18.0 67
2021 627 38.9 16.1 69.1
2022 520 38.5 13.4 69.8
2023 529 35.4 14.9 73

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 Panther Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 23.0 22.8 0
1989 561 26.0 21.5 n/a
1990 634 27.0 23.4 0
1991 495 23.5 21.0 n/a
1992 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1993 508 24.0 21.2 n/a
1994 578 26.5 21.8 n/a
1995 482 22.9 21.0 n/a
1996 482 22.9 21.0 n/a
1997 500 24.0 20.8 n/a
1998 497 24.0 20.7 n/a
1999 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
2000 436 20.5 21.3 n/a
2001 417 28.9 14.4 n/a
2002 504 29.5 17.1 54.2
2003 504 29.5 17.1 54.2
2004 515 28.0 18.4 58.6
2005 497 28.5 17.4 63.1
2006 492 25.5 19.3 66.4
2007 480 25.5 18.8 71.6
2008 534 26.0 20.5 79.9
2009 517 26.0 19.9 75.9
2010 646 n/a n/a n/a
2011 575 n/a n/a 46.1
2012 566 n/a n/a 69.3
2013 609 31.9 19.0 65.7
2014 649 n/a n/a 74.1
2015 657 41.0 16.0 71.2
2016 654 35.0 18.6 69.4
2017 677 36.9 18.3 71.2
2018 693 36.6 18.8 66.4
2019 655 33.0 19.8 67.8
2020 676 37.4 18.0 67
2021 627 38.9 16.1 69.1
2022 520 38.5 13.4 69.8
2023 529 35.4 14.9 73

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.2%0.0%0.0%5.9%92.2%90.2%95.1%94.1%94.1%90.2%
201785.9%0.0%1.1%0.0%2.2%91.3%91.3%95.7%92.4%88.0%91.3%
201888.4%0.0%0.0%1.9%5.8%90.3%90.3%93.2%90.3%89.3%90.3%
201994.9%0.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%95.9%94.9%98.0%96.9%96.9%94.9%
202093.4%2.8%0.9%2.8%2.8%96.2%94.3%98.1%97.2%94.3%96.2%96.2%96.2%94.3%
202196.3%0.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%97.5%96.3%100.0%100.0%96.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.3%
202289.7%1.5%1.5%2.9%0.0%95.6%92.7%97.1%95.6%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%92.7%
202390.1%1.4%0.0%1.4%0.0%93.0%93.0%94.4%94.4%93.0%95.8%94.4%94.4%93.0%
202485.7%1.3%0.0%3.9%0.0%90.9%89.6%92.2%92.2%89.6%92.2%92.2%92.2%89.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201890.2%0.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%90.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%92.2%
201994.9%0.0%0.0%1.3%3.8%96.2%96.2%97.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.2%0.0%0.6%3.1%96.9%97.1%97.2%96.9%96.7%97.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $758 (5.9%) $11,992 (94.1%) $12,750
2020 $695 (7.2%) $8,910 (92.8%) $9,606
2021 $1,122 (6.8%) $15,494 (93.2%) $16,617
2022 $1,243 (6.3%) $18,591 (93.7%) $19,833

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Panther Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 808th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 974th of 1169 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Panther Lake Elementary School)51.615.7
 35.9%
   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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)58.322.6
 35.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Lake Elementary School)39.427.8
 11.6%
   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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)47.922.2
 25.7%
   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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)46.340.5
 5.8%
   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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)43.837.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Panther Lake Elementary School)36.533.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Panther Lake Elementary School)44.341.3
 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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)40.525.4
 15.1%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Panther Lake Elementary School)45.530.5
 15%
   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 (Panther Lake Elementary School)4827
 21%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Panther Lake Elementary School)36.533.3
 3.1%
   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 Students655529
 19.2%
African American12888
 31.3%
American Indian03
Asian130170
 30.8%
Hispanic178102
 42.7%
Pacific Islander2917
 41.4%
White12686
 31.7%
Two or More Races6463
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%73%
 5.2%


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

Middle : Meeker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Panther Lake Elementary School.

Students at Panther Lake Elementary School are 32% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 17% African American, 16% White, 12% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Panther Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Washington elementary schools.


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