Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Park Orchard Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Park Orchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Orchard Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Park Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1749 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
492 students attend Park Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Park Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Park Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School part of?
Park Orchard Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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