Park Orchard Elementary School

11010 Se 232nd St
Kent, WA 98031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Park Orchard Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Park Orchard 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 Park Orchard Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1644 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Orchard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park Orchard Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
23%
9%
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Hispanic
39%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
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White
14%
49%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Orchard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Park Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1644 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
416 students attend Park Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Park Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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-6
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School part of?
Park Orchard Elementary School is part of Kent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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