Emerald Park Elementary School

Summary:

Emerald Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Kent School District. With a diverse student population, the school faces challenges in academic performance compared to district and state averages, but shows strengths in supporting specific student groups.

Emerald Park Elementary School's overall academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Kent School District and Washington state averages. However, the school's performance for African American students is notably higher, ranking 22nd out of 71 Washington elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. The school's performance for English Language Learner students is also relatively strong, ranking 157th out of 320 Washington elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating. This suggests the school may have effective strategies in place to support these student groups.

Emerald Park Elementary School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the Kent School District. The school has also seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,090 in 2019-2020 to $18,407 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. This may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support to its students, though further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the identified areas for improvement in overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11800 SE 216th St
       Kent, WA  98031-3900


(253) 373-3850

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
753rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,407 Help


Students who attend Emerald Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meeker Middle School
High:    Kentridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
31.1%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerald Park Elementary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 14th 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 35.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Emerald Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (31.1%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerald Park 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 Emerald Park Elementary School is $18,407. 14 elementary schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerald Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerald Park Elementary School 753rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Emerald Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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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 Emerald Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.17 433rd 1026 57.8%
2005 55.40 469th 1031 54.5%
2006 57.15 458th 1051 56.4%
2007 45.57 612th 1069 42.8%
2008 51.53 550th 1067 48.5%
2009 45.16 627th 1072 41.5%
2010 50.65 546th 1088 49.8%
2011 53.74 524th 1092 52.0%
2012 49.01 594th 1097 45.9%
2013 64.11 401st 1106 63.7%
2015 63.30 365th 1067 65.8%
2016 73.76 268th 1053 74.5%
2017 73.04 274th 1056 74.1%
2018 65.04 370th 1054 64.9%
2019 55.87 503rd 1130 55.5%
2021 53.27 476th 1107 57.0%
2022 52.16 527th 1169 54.9%
2023 50.93 529th 1169 54.7%
2024 35.15 753rd 1168 35.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.11 95th 303 68.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.95 18th 333 94.6%
2019 54.32 72nd 248 71.0%
2021 42.10 17th 32 46.9%
2022 50.95 76th 213 64.3%
2023 37.12 149th 254 41.3%
2024 44.24 157th 320 50.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 229th 637 64.1%
2019 27.73 431st 566 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.04 140th 835 83.2%
2019 65.14 284th 979 71.0%
2021 53.09 336th 854 60.7%
2022 59.77 332nd 1019 67.4%
2023 58.62 368th 1013 63.7%
2024 45.39 577th 1024 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 353rd 1004 64.8%
2019 53.08 522nd 1068 51.1%
2021 45.42 512th 1008 49.2%
2022 46.39 561st 1100 49.0%
2023 48.12 549th 1094 49.8%
2024 42.92 609th 1093 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 352nd 999 64.8%
2019 57.98 446th 1075 58.5%
2021 60.86 358th 1025 65.1%
2022 56.98 437th 1113 60.7%
2023 53.10 473rd 1099 57.0%
2024 30.08 777th 1099 29.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 108th 169 36.1%
2019 37.63 134th 201 33.3%
2021 23.32 103rd 131 21.4%
2022 28.29 143rd 187 23.5%
2023 37.25 105th 170 38.2%
2024 19.31 138th 163 15.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 8th 107 92.5%
2019 71.53 21st 110 80.9%
2024 62.49 22nd 71 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 229th 540 57.6%
2019 46.21 375th 697 46.2%
2021 71.26 74th 501 85.2%
2022 61.16 200th 694 71.2%
2023 48.16 323rd 633 49.0%
2024 47.94 341st 651 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Emerald Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 146th 833 82.5%
2019 72.48 278th 1027 72.9%
2021 58.14 367th 943 61.1%
2022 40.39 632nd 1031 38.7%
2023 41.78 592nd 1011 41.4%
2024 37.03 660th 1009 34.6%
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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
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Open Quote This school has really gone downhill over the last few years. Need to bring in new administrators to clean this school up and review policies that are currently in place. This school needs a complete overhaul. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerald Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 435 36 122 28 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 410 38 125 28 5 n/a n/a 0 606
2002 362 42 145 29 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 362 42 145 29 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 333 34 163 33 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 277 49 144 32 3 n/a n/a 36 541
2006 236 41 143 42 3 n/a n/a 53 518
2007 217 59 132 60 2 n/a n/a 56 526
2008 204 74 139 55 4 n/a n/a 60 536
2009 190 56 137 41 2 n/a n/a 72 498
2010 183 70 149 51 2 n/a n/a 79 534
2011 164 83 131 78 1 18 42 0 517
2012 149 89 127 86 1 18 36 0 506
2013 127 86 136 81 1 15 40 0 486
2014 122 87 133 88 1 10 52 0 493
2015 116 81 146 83 0 10 52 0 488
2016 121 78 152 76 2 12 53 0 494
2017 116 68 149 75 1 18 59 0 486
2018 119 76 166 93 0 19 62 0 535
2019 119 66 171 96 0 17 56 0 525
2020 108 83 161 90 3 17 60 0 522
2021 96 73 153 72 2 18 50 0 464
2022 84 45 134 67 3 19 48 3 403
2023 76 57 119 70 3 19 38 1 383

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 Emerald Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 622 28.4 21.9 n/a
2001 606 32.9 18.4 n/a
2002 581 30.8 18.9 26.7
2003 581 30.8 18.9 26.7
2004 565 28.0 20.2 26.4
2005 541 27.6 19.6 31.3
2006 518 27.0 19.2 36.6
2007 526 26.0 20.2 42.6
2008 536 28.0 19.1 46.2
2009 498 28.0 17.8 42.7
2010 534 27.9 19.1 53.2
2011 517 29.5 17.5 36.8
2012 506 27.0 18.7 56.3
2013 486 24.3 20.0 52.1
2014 493 n/a n/a 58.2
2015 488 30.0 16.2 57.2
2016 494 28.0 17.6 52.2
2017 486 28.7 16.9 50.2
2018 535 31.1 17.1 50.7
2019 525 29.1 18.0 46.1
2020 522 29.0 17.9 49.4
2021 464 28.9 16.0 49.4
2022 403 28.2 14.2 43.4
2023 383 25.5 14.9 56.7

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 Emerald Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 622 28.4 21.9 n/a
2001 606 32.9 18.4 n/a
2002 581 30.8 18.9 26.7
2003 581 30.8 18.9 26.7
2004 565 28.0 20.2 26.4
2005 541 27.6 19.6 31.3
2006 518 27.0 19.2 36.6
2007 526 26.0 20.2 42.6
2008 536 28.0 19.1 46.2
2009 498 28.0 17.8 42.7
2010 534 27.9 19.1 53.2
2011 517 29.5 17.5 36.8
2012 506 27.0 18.7 56.3
2013 486 24.3 20.0 52.1
2014 493 n/a n/a 58.2
2015 488 30.0 16.2 57.2
2016 494 28.0 17.6 52.2
2017 486 28.7 16.9 50.2
2018 535 31.1 17.1 50.7
2019 525 29.1 18.0 46.1
2020 522 29.0 17.9 49.4
2021 464 28.9 16.0 49.4
2022 403 28.2 14.2 43.4
2023 383 25.5 14.9 56.7

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

Emerald Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201685.0%0.0%0.0%2.5%91.3%90.0%92.5%88.8%87.5%90.0%
201782.1%0.0%0.0%10.7%1.8%91.1%92.9%91.1%87.5%89.3%92.9%
201884.3%0.0%1.4%1.4%7.1%88.6%87.1%92.9%88.6%87.1%87.1%
201987.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.5%89.0%89.0%93.2%89.0%89.0%89.0%
202082.7%1.3%2.7%0.0%1.3%85.3%85.3%92.0%85.3%85.3%86.7%86.7%86.7%85.3%
202182.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%85.1%85.1%91.0%86.6%85.1%89.6%89.6%89.6%85.1%
202279.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%79.6%79.6%92.6%79.6%79.6%79.6%79.6%79.6%79.6%
202382.1%3.6%0.0%0.0%1.8%85.7%83.9%87.5%85.7%83.9%83.9%83.9%83.9%83.9%
202472.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%79.2%79.2%91.7%77.1%79.2%77.1%77.1%77.1%79.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Emerald Park Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201897.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%98.7%97.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.3%
201988.3%0.0%1.3%0.0%2.6%96.1%89.6%96.1%96.1%94.8%89.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.8%0.2%0.8%3.4%96.4%96.6%96.6%96.4%96.4%96.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $765 (5.9%) $12,141 (94.1%) $12,907
2020 $369 (4.1%) $8,721 (95.9%) $9,090
2021 $705 (4.3%) $15,699 (95.7%) $16,404
2022 $756 (4.1%) $17,651 (95.9%) $18,407

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerald Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 529th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Park Elementary School)51.344.9
 6.4%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)48.746.9
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Park Elementary School)58.245.6
 12.6%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)58.242.1
 16.1%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)52.454.7
 2.3%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)56.146.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Emerald Park Elementary School)52.457.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Park Elementary School)76.350
 26.3%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)63.241.7
 21.5%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emerald Park Elementary School)59.449.1
 10.3%
   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 (Emerald Park Elementary School)56.644.5
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Emerald Park Elementary School)52.457.1
 4.7%
   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 Students525383
 27%
African American6657
 13.6%
American Indian03
Asian171119
 30.4%
Hispanic9670
 27.1%
Pacific Islander1719
 11.8%
White11976
 36.1%
Two or More Races5638
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%56.7%
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Park Elementary School

Emerald Park Elementary School ranks 753rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Emerald Park Elementary School are 31% Asian, 20% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Emerald Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meeker Middle School
High : Kentridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Emerald Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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