Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pine Tree 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 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Tree Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree Elementary School is 0.81, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
27%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Tree Elementary School is ranked #1828 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pine Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Ridge Elementary School, Millennium Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pine Tree Elementary School?
409 students attend Pine Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Pine Tree Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Tree Elementary School?
Pine Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pine Tree Elementary School offer ?
Pine Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pine Tree Elementary School part of?
Pine Tree Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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