Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Neely O'Brien Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving 538 students in grades K-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.

Neely O'Brien faces significant challenges in supporting its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. The school has a much higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 39.96% Hispanic, 20.82% African American, and 12.83% Pacific Islander. However, Neely O'Brien consistently underperforms the Kent School District and Washington state averages on standardized tests, with only 39.09% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 30.7% proficient in math. The school struggles to support its African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 50% of Washington elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, 75.65% of Neely O'Brien's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Neely O'Brien's academic performance has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 711 out of 1,067 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 917 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. The school's performance lags behind most of the nearby schools in the Kent School District, as well as schools in the Highline School District and Federal Way School District. For example, Scenic Hill Elementary and Panther Lake Elementary, both in the Kent School District, outperform Neely O'Brien on standardized tests.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6300 S 236th ST
       Kent, WA  98032-2690


(253) 373-7434

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
917th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,948 Help


Students who attend Neely O Brien Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mill Creek Middle School
High:    Kent-Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.0%
African American:
20.8%
Pacific Islander:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Compare Details Neely O Brien Elementary School ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 17th 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 23.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Neely O Brien Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), African American (20.8%), Pacific Islander (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neely O Brien Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 8th 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 Neely O Brien Elementary School is $18,948, which is the 10th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neely O Brien Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Neely O Brien Elementary School 917th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Neely O Brien 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 Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.75 770th 1026 25.0%
2005 52.91 496th 1031 51.9%
2006 30.00 800th 1051 23.9%
2007 29.64 806th 1069 24.6%
2008 23.48 885th 1067 17.1%
2009 23.77 876th 1072 18.3%
2010 32.33 802nd 1088 26.3%
2011 39.91 707th 1092 35.3%
2012 38.27 739th 1097 32.6%
2013 34.71 777th 1106 29.7%
2015 36.60 711th 1067 33.4%
2016 23.23 854th 1053 18.9%
2017 20.82 862nd 1056 18.4%
2018 13.32 958th 1054 9.1%
2019 6.97 1091st 1130 3.5%
2021 9.66 1051st 1107 5.1%
2022 6.65 1144th 1169 2.1%
2023 18.23 999th 1169 14.5%
2024 23.86 917th 1168 21.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.23 292nd 303 3.6%
2023 35.17 135th 194 30.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.11 294th 333 11.7%
2019 15.25 242nd 248 2.4%
2023 38.48 143rd 254 43.7%
2024 43.07 165th 320 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.93 581st 637 8.8%
2019 20.68 505th 566 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.20 778th 835 6.8%
2019 9.39 957th 979 2.2%
2021 16.29 798th 854 6.6%
2022 9.53 998th 1019 2.1%
2023 20.14 902nd 1013 11.0%
2024 29.86 771st 1024 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.56 948th 1004 5.6%
2019 7.32 1035th 1068 3.1%
2021 9.02 977th 1008 3.1%
2022 6.68 1082nd 1100 1.6%
2023 16.96 950th 1094 13.2%
2024 22.88 869th 1093 20.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.81 870th 999 12.9%
2019 7.63 1032nd 1075 4.0%
2021 9.87 979th 1025 4.5%
2022 7.99 1078th 1113 3.1%
2023 19.80 926th 1099 15.7%
2024 23.69 860th 1099 21.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 136th 169 19.5%
2019 15.23 185th 201 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.31 65th 107 39.3%
2019 20.27 102nd 110 7.3%
2021 34.78 32nd 47 31.9%
2022 29.58 80th 108 25.9%
2023 23.53 51st 66 22.7%
2024 45.30 39th 71 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 478th 540 11.5%
2019 17.06 637th 697 8.6%
2021 24.21 410th 501 18.2%
2022 16.13 656th 694 5.5%
2023 21.79 544th 633 14.1%
2024 39.26 418th 651 35.8%
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Rank History for White students at Neely O Brien Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.58 787th 833 5.5%
2019 15.17 921st 1027 10.3%
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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 Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 516 85 28 33 21 n/a n/a 0 683
1992 536 106 37 37 16 n/a n/a 0 732
1993 476 122 47 45 23 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 441 135 43 55 20 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 380 104 44 65 19 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 380 104 44 65 19 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 384 101 66 92 23 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 371 128 65 80 14 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 295 145 89 103 17 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 256 111 84 100 15 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 267 98 85 127 20 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 231 98 115 132 18 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 231 98 115 132 18 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 226 101 119 149 17 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 231 99 118 175 16 n/a n/a 4 643
2006 213 106 116 181 16 n/a n/a 24 656
2007 177 96 126 179 17 n/a n/a 40 635
2008 178 93 124 211 26 n/a n/a 51 683
2009 172 86 129 238 17 n/a n/a 67 709
2010 123 90 112 197 6 n/a n/a 65 593
2011 106 96 121 235 4 30 73 0 665
2012 123 108 125 255 4 38 61 0 714
2013 129 112 140 249 5 34 74 0 743
2014 120 118 155 259 4 32 77 0 765
2015 119 125 154 223 3 28 89 0 741
2016 117 114 142 237 2 33 106 0 751
2017 103 120 137 268 2 45 92 0 767
2018 106 168 135 281 3 46 75 0 814
2019 102 225 117 221 8 49 66 0 788
2020 87 204 123 246 4 49 52 0 765
2021 76 211 94 234 6 53 47 0 721
2022 36 105 28 192 1 71 25 2 460
2023 53 112 45 215 1 69 41 2 538

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 683 29.8 22.9 n/a
1992 732 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 713 32.0 22.3 n/a
1994 694 32.0 21.7 n/a
1995 612 29.4 20.8 n/a
1996 612 29.4 20.8 n/a
1997 666 31.0 21.5 n/a
1998 658 32.5 20.2 n/a
1999 649 34.5 18.8 n/a
2000 566 28.4 19.9 n/a
2001 597 33.3 17.9 n/a
2002 594 38.5 15.4 59.3
2003 594 38.5 15.4 59.3
2004 612 33.0 18.5 57.7
2005 643 32.6 19.7 61.2
2006 656 38.0 17.3 62.5
2007 635 33.5 19.0 61.3
2008 683 33.5 20.4 70.1
2009 709 33.5 21.2 70.6
2010 593 35.5 16.6 73.5
2011 665 36.6 18.1 49.6
2012 714 39.5 18.0 65.3
2013 743 37.8 19.6 62.2
2014 765 n/a n/a 65.1
2015 741 42.0 17.6 62.6
2016 751 41.0 18.3 69
2017 767 39.2 19.5 67.3
2018 814 42.8 18.9 68.2
2019 788 41.8 18.8 70.8
2020 765 47.0 16.2 68.5
2021 721 45.5 15.8 74.3
2022 460 33.5 13.7 74.1
2023 538 36.9 14.5 75.7

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 Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 683 29.8 22.9 n/a
1992 732 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 713 32.0 22.3 n/a
1994 694 32.0 21.7 n/a
1995 612 29.4 20.8 n/a
1996 612 29.4 20.8 n/a
1997 666 31.0 21.5 n/a
1998 658 32.5 20.2 n/a
1999 649 34.5 18.8 n/a
2000 566 28.4 19.9 n/a
2001 597 33.3 17.9 n/a
2002 594 38.5 15.4 59.3
2003 594 38.5 15.4 59.3
2004 612 33.0 18.5 57.7
2005 643 32.6 19.7 61.2
2006 656 38.0 17.3 62.5
2007 635 33.5 19.0 61.3
2008 683 33.5 20.4 70.1
2009 709 33.5 21.2 70.6
2010 593 35.5 16.6 73.5
2011 665 36.6 18.1 49.6
2012 714 39.5 18.0 65.3
2013 743 37.8 19.6 62.2
2014 765 n/a n/a 65.1
2015 741 42.0 17.6 62.6
2016 751 41.0 18.3 69
2017 767 39.2 19.5 67.3
2018 814 42.8 18.9 68.2
2019 788 41.8 18.8 70.8
2020 765 47.0 16.2 68.5
2021 721 45.5 15.8 74.3
2022 460 33.5 13.7 74.1
2023 538 36.9 14.5 75.7

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

Neely O Brien Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.5%0.0%0.0%1.8%85.8%88.5%95.6%84.1%86.7%88.5%
201786.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%0.9%92.1%90.4%94.7%91.2%93.9%90.4%
201884.3%0.8%1.7%1.7%0.0%89.3%90.9%95.0%89.3%93.4%90.9%
201989.4%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%95.2%95.2%96.2%94.2%94.2%95.2%
202176.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.9%81.9%91.7%83.3%81.9%86.1%86.1%86.1%81.9%
202288.6%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%94.3%95.7%97.1%91.4%95.7%94.3%94.3%94.3%95.7%
202370.1%0.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%76.6%76.6%92.2%77.9%76.6%76.6%76.6%76.6%76.6%
202470.9%1.3%1.3%2.5%3.8%76.0%76.0%84.8%76.0%76.0%74.7%74.7%74.7%76.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201857.6%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%91.4%58.3%91.4%89.9%93.5%60.4%
201978.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%78.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%79.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Neely O Brien Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.2%0.1%0.5%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.0%99.5%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neely O Brien Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (5.8%) $12,161 (94.2%) $12,910
2020 $694 (7.7%) $8,265 (92.3%) $8,959
2021 $1,070 (6.8%) $14,583 (93.2%) $15,653
2022 $1,076 (5.7%) $17,872 (94.3%) $18,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neely O Brien Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1091st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 999th of 1169 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neely O Brien Elementary School)27.336.7
 9.4%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)26.732.1
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neely O Brien Elementary School)37.622.5
 15.1%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)27.419.7
 7.6%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)31.442.1
 10.7%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)19.825
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Neely O Brien Elementary School)20.838.2
 17.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Neely O Brien Elementary School)33.328.8
 4.6%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)21.220.3
 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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)32.632.7
 0.1%
   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 (Neely O Brien Elementary School)23.924.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Neely O Brien Elementary School)20.838.2
 17.4%
   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 Students788538
 31.7%
African American225112
 50.2%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian11745
 61.5%
Hispanic221215
 2.7%
Pacific Islander4969
 40.8%
White10253
 48%
Two or More Races6641
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%75.7%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Neely O Brien Elementary School

Students who attend Neely O Brien Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mill Creek Middle School
High : Kent-Meridian High School

Students at Neely O Brien Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 21% African American, 13% Pacific Islander, 10% White, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Neely O Brien Elementary School.

Neely O Brien Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Washington elementary schools.


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