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Kent Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Kent Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population that is predominantly White (72.68%), the school's academic performance has some areas of strength and room for improvement.

While Kent Prairie Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.06%) and Math (52.17%) fall below the state averages, the school excels in Science, with a proficiency rate of 67.31% - significantly higher than the state average of 49.73%. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than their state counterparts in both ELA and Math, suggesting the school is effectively supporting these student populations. However, the school's White students and special education students underperform compared to state averages, indicating a need to address the needs of these groups.

Compared to other schools in the Arlington School District, Kent Prairie Elementary generally performs better in ELA and Math proficiency, but lags behind in Science. When compared to schools in the Marysville and Lakewood school districts, Kent Prairie Elementary outperforms many of its neighboring schools, particularly in ELA and Math. However, the nearby Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center, also part of the Arlington School District, has lower overall academic performance compared to Kent Prairie Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8110 207th St NE
       Arlington, WA  98223-5933

(360) 618-6260

District: Arlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,264 Help


Students who attend Kent Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Post Middle School
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  681

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details Kent Prairie Elementary ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kent Prairie Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kent Prairie Elementary is 18.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Arlington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kent Prairie Elementary is $17,264, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Arlington School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kent Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent Prairie Elementary 524th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Kent Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 132nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kent Prairie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.47 469th 1026 54.3%
2005 45.88 585th 1031 43.3%
2006 71.72 247th 1051 76.5%
2007 70.25 275th 1069 74.3%
2008 69.52 299th 1067 72.0%
2009 73.56 240th 1072 77.6%
2010 77.52 187th 1088 82.8%
2011 83.07 128th 1092 88.3%
2012 80.02 153rd 1097 86.1%
2013 88.78 67th 1106 93.9%
2015 80.22 181st 1067 83.0%
2016 71.07 302nd 1053 71.3%
2017 78.94 206th 1056 80.5%
2018 76.18 244th 1054 76.9%
2019 69.60 332nd 1130 70.6%
2021 53.56 471st 1107 57.5%
2022 55.32 480th 1169 58.9%
2023 65.21 370th 1169 68.3%
2024 52.74 524th 1168 55.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.92 165th 303 45.5%
2021 26.67 95th 128 25.8%
2022 39.54 158th 252 37.3%
2023 73.35 45th 194 76.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 163rd 637 74.4%
2019 57.35 181st 566 68.0%
2021 32.21 122nd 158 22.8%
2022 47.98 205th 478 57.1%
2023 39.06 194th 308 37.0%
2024 14.37 322nd 339 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.93 79th 835 90.5%
2019 78.88 106th 979 89.2%
2021 67.81 183rd 854 78.6%
2022 65.65 263rd 1019 74.2%
2023 75.88 167th 1013 83.5%
2024 62.33 338th 1024 67.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.99 296th 1004 70.5%
2019 64.12 385th 1068 64.0%
2021 58.68 380th 1008 62.3%
2022 62.02 383rd 1100 65.2%
2023 66.86 336th 1094 69.3%
2024 49.42 531st 1093 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.45 199th 999 80.1%
2019 74.34 261st 1075 75.7%
2021 45.57 520th 1025 49.3%
2022 46.86 550th 1113 50.6%
2023 59.44 408th 1099 62.9%
2024 55.06 470th 1099 57.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.31 113th 697 83.8%
2021 81.30 44th 501 91.2%
2022 67.19 144th 694 79.3%
2023 68.47 145th 633 77.1%
2024 58.49 259th 651 60.2%
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Rank History for White students at Kent Prairie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.84 253rd 833 69.6%
2019 61.63 397th 1027 61.3%
2021 46.08 499th 943 47.1%
2022 48.39 528th 1031 48.8%
2023 57.88 413th 1011 59.1%
2024 47.41 531st 1009 47.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Kent Prairie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 614 1 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 653 3 11 20 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1996 653 3 11 20 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1997 690 1 11 20 4 n/a n/a 0 726
1998 684 1 18 18 3 n/a n/a 0 724
1999 717 6 24 21 4 n/a n/a 0 772
2000 667 11 24 32 7 n/a n/a 0 741
2001 720 16 29 35 11 n/a n/a 0 811
2002 454 9 17 31 17 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 454 9 17 31 17 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 495 6 11 47 15 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 523 13 15 46 18 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 486 13 17 52 16 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 413 11 12 47 14 n/a n/a 1 498
2008 449 16 15 42 13 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 455 12 19 45 14 n/a n/a 0 545
2010 427 10 23 30 12 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 445 13 19 40 10 0 7 0 534
2012 457 12 18 56 7 1 15 0 566
2013 459 9 20 51 4 2 28 0 573
2014 469 8 14 59 4 2 38 0 594
2015 475 7 7 72 4 1 48 0 614
2016 489 3 8 66 4 1 61 0 632
2017 476 1 4 70 4 1 66 0 622
2018 478 1 6 80 5 1 73 0 644
2019 549 2 7 97 4 3 88 0 750
2020 540 2 10 95 3 6 70 1 727
2021 474 2 9 82 9 7 69 3 655
2022 430 0 10 81 13 5 57 0 596
2023 431 7 10 86 8 2 48 1 593
2024 466 13 12 127 8 4 50 1 681

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 Kent Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 635 31.4 20.2 n/a
1995 689 34.7 19.9 n/a
1996 689 34.7 19.9 n/a
1997 726 35.7 20.3 n/a
1998 724 36.2 20.0 n/a
1999 772 40.8 18.9 n/a
2000 741 40.1 18.5 n/a
2001 811 42.3 19.2 n/a
2002 528 31.3 16.9 23.7
2003 528 31.3 16.9 23.7
2004 574 30.0 19.1 31.5
2005 615 30.1 20.4 30.7
2006 584 31.4 18.6 22.8
2007 498 24.4 20.4 26.4
2008 535 28.3 18.9 22.1
2009 545 28.3 19.3 27.3
2010 502 26.0 19.2 28.1
2011 534 26.0 20.5 14.6
2012 566 24.0 23.5 38
2013 573 26.5 21.6 43.1
2014 594 n/a n/a 41.6
2015 614 37.0 16.5 45
2016 632 35.0 18.0 42.7
2017 622 35.5 17.4 40.4
2018 644 37.0 17.3 37.3
2019 750 42.6 17.5 35.2
2020 727 42.3 17.1 42.9
2021 655 40.8 16.0 39.8
2022 596 40.0 14.8 39.8
2023 593 40.7 14.5 44.9
2024 681 36.7 18.5 51.4

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 Kent Prairie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 635 31.4 20.2 n/a
1995 689 34.7 19.9 n/a
1996 689 34.7 19.9 n/a
1997 726 35.7 20.3 n/a
1998 724 36.2 20.0 n/a
1999 772 40.8 18.9 n/a
2000 741 40.1 18.5 n/a
2001 811 42.3 19.2 n/a
2002 528 31.3 16.9 23.7
2003 528 31.3 16.9 23.7
2004 574 30.0 19.1 31.5
2005 615 30.1 20.4 30.7
2006 584 31.4 18.6 22.8
2007 498 24.4 20.4 26.4
2008 535 28.3 18.9 22.1
2009 545 28.3 19.3 27.3
2010 502 26.0 19.2 28.1
2011 534 26.0 20.5 14.6
2012 566 24.0 23.5 38
2013 573 26.5 21.6 43.1
2014 594 n/a n/a 41.6
2015 614 37.0 16.5 45
2016 632 35.0 18.0 42.7
2017 622 35.5 17.4 40.4
2018 644 37.0 17.3 37.3
2019 750 42.6 17.5 35.2
2020 727 42.3 17.1 42.9
2021 655 40.8 16.0 39.8
2022 596 40.0 14.8 39.8
2023 593 40.7 14.5 44.9
2024 681 36.7 18.5 51.4

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201683.7%0.0%1.0%8.2%90.8%85.7%92.9%88.8%90.8%85.7%
201782.5%0.0%0.0%2.1%8.3%91.8%89.7%90.7%89.7%90.7%89.7%
201890.9%0.0%1.0%4.0%3.0%92.9%92.9%95.0%92.9%93.9%92.9%
201987.6%0.0%2.1%1.0%6.2%89.7%90.7%89.7%90.7%91.8%90.7%
202092.8%2.7%0.0%0.0%5.4%93.7%93.7%94.6%92.8%93.7%96.4%96.4%96.4%93.7%
202195.8%2.1%0.0%0.0%1.1%95.8%95.8%96.8%96.8%95.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%95.8%
202287.9%4.4%0.0%1.1%1.1%90.1%89.0%92.3%91.2%89.0%93.4%93.4%93.4%89.0%
202385.5%9.2%1.3%0.0%5.3%86.8%88.2%93.4%85.5%88.2%86.8%86.8%86.8%88.2%
202480.2%5.8%1.2%0.0%4.7%82.6%82.6%84.9%82.6%82.6%86.1%86.1%86.1%82.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Kent Prairie Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.6%0.2%1.5%5.3%93.8%94.1%94.2%93.8%94.1%94.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kent Prairie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (3.1%) $13,447 (96.9%) $13,874
2020 $459 (3.9%) $11,366 (96.1%) $11,825
2021 $1,137 (6.9%) $15,266 (93.1%) $16,403
2022 $1,910 (11.1%) $15,354 (88.9%) $17,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kent Prairie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 332nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 370th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent Prairie Elementary)59.645.8
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kent Prairie Elementary)63.355.1
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Arlington School District)65.650.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent Prairie Elementary)70.557.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)61.550.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Kent Prairie Elementary)75.250.5
 24.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arlington School District)60.841.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent Prairie Elementary)65.964.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.854.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Kent Prairie Elementary)5456.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arlington School District)47.535.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Kent Prairie Elementary)66.466.4
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington School District)60.758.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kent Prairie Elementary)65.655.8
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington School District)66.554.3
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Kent Prairie Elementary)64.154.1
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Arlington School District)5036.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Kent Prairie Elementary)66.466.4
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Arlington School District)59.751.7
 8.1%
   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 Students750593
 20.9%
African American27
 250%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic9786
 11.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White549431
 21.5%
Two or More Races8848
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%44.9%
 9.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 681 students attended Kent Prairie Elementary.

Students who attend Kent Prairie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Post Middle School
High : Arlington High School

Kent Prairie Elementary ranks 524th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Kent Prairie Elementary are 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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