Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George T. Daniel 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George T. Daniel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George T. Daniel Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George T. Daniel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George T. Daniel Elementary School is 0.82, 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
#1853 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
17%
5%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 George T. Daniel Elementary School's ranking?
George T. Daniel Elementary School is ranked #1853 out of 2,113 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend George T. Daniel Elementary School?
355 students attend George T. Daniel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of George T. Daniel Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George T. Daniel Elementary School?
George T. Daniel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does George T. Daniel Elementary School offer ?
George T. Daniel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George T. Daniel Elementary School part of?
George T. Daniel Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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