Park Orchard Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 11010 SE 232nd ST
       Kent, WA  98031-3457


(253) 373-7473

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
977th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,004 Help


Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meridian Middle School
High:    Kentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.7%
Asian:
23.3%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Compare Details Park Orchard Elementary School ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 20th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Park Orchard Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.7%), Asian (23.3%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Orchard Elementary School is 16.5. 19 elementary schools in the Kent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Orchard Elementary School is $22,004, which is the 3rd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Park Orchard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Orchard Elementary School 977th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Park Orchard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 137th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Orchard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.24 938th 1026 8.6%
2005 14.47 931st 1031 9.7%
2006 22.83 883rd 1051 16.0%
2007 19.68 925th 1069 13.5%
2008 15.61 955th 1067 10.5%
2009 16.93 953rd 1072 11.1%
2010 25.33 883rd 1088 18.8%
2011 22.00 931st 1092 14.7%
2012 15.47 992nd 1097 9.6%
2013 13.17 1031st 1106 6.8%
2015 10.10 1003rd 1067 6.0%
2016 14.67 938th 1053 10.9%
2017 10.12 989th 1056 6.3%
2018 13.23 960th 1054 8.9%
2019 18.06 955th 1130 15.5%
2021 19.78 890th 1107 19.6%
2022 29.40 827th 1169 29.3%
2023 19.73 977th 1169 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 278th 333 16.5%
2019 33.73 178th 248 28.2%
2022 45.89 94th 213 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.61 756th 835 9.5%
2019 27.68 784th 979 19.9%
2021 36.91 550th 854 35.6%
2022 43.29 572nd 1019 43.9%
2023 28.96 784th 1013 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.33 861st 1004 14.2%
2019 19.78 907th 1068 15.1%
2021 16.89 891st 1008 11.6%
2022 28.82 801st 1100 27.2%
2023 14.68 980th 1094 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.10 935th 999 6.4%
2019 18.15 917th 1075 14.7%
2021 26.11 758th 1025 26.0%
2022 30.21 778th 1113 30.1%
2023 28.27 805th 1099 26.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.30 159th 169 5.9%
2019 24.84 167th 201 16.9%
2021 29.74 97th 131 26.0%
2022 29.88 137th 187 26.7%
2023 27.27 126th 170 25.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.62 90th 107 15.9%
2019 66.85 27th 110 75.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Orchard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 397th 540 26.5%
2019 46.47 373rd 697 46.5%
2021 41.52 259th 501 48.3%
2022 46.99 328th 694 52.7%
2023 52.90 283rd 633 55.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 23 41 11 15 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 449 34 41 9 7 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 466 47 40 7 9 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 501 59 47 9 10 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 503 66 44 17 14 n/a n/a 0 644
1993 479 53 46 24 7 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 497 68 42 30 13 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 420 64 55 25 9 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 420 64 55 25 9 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 383 73 67 35 14 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 384 86 69 25 19 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 351 84 104 32 4 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 293 63 100 36 5 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 270 74 114 63 12 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 219 84 130 83 12 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 219 84 130 83 12 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 181 82 137 106 8 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 167 64 128 117 6 n/a n/a 28 510
2006 157 45 100 136 5 n/a n/a 41 484
2007 155 51 105 131 5 n/a n/a 49 496
2008 129 48 92 160 4 n/a n/a 44 477
2009 96 58 104 160 3 n/a n/a 48 469
2010 80 60 94 170 6 n/a n/a 51 461
2011 63 61 76 188 6 16 33 0 443
2012 67 63 75 176 3 12 42 0 438
2013 82 52 82 197 5 11 52 0 481
2014 90 97 87 200 2 14 55 0 545
2015 111 88 88 188 1 10 69 0 555
2016 97 82 108 199 2 9 50 0 547
2017 85 74 99 204 4 11 56 0 533
2018 67 83 93 175 3 10 51 0 482
2019 51 90 96 192 1 11 46 0 487
2020 48 74 104 192 1 25 35 0 479
2021 45 66 87 165 1 20 27 0 411
2022 44 58 90 151 0 11 21 0 375
2023 59 60 97 161 0 16 23 0 416

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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 24.0 21.8 0
1989 540 24.0 22.5 n/a
1990 569 25.4 22.4 0
1991 626 28.0 22.3 n/a
1992 644 29.0 22.2 n/a
1993 609 30.6 19.9 n/a
1994 650 32.1 20.2 n/a
1995 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
1996 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
1997 572 29.0 19.7 n/a
1998 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1999 575 32.0 18.0 n/a
2000 497 29.5 16.8 n/a
2001 533 28.9 18.4 n/a
2002 528 33.0 16.0 54
2003 528 33.0 16.0 54
2004 514 28.0 18.4 55.3
2005 510 28.5 17.9 65.1
2006 484 27.5 17.6 67.5
2007 496 28.0 17.7 68
2008 477 27.7 17.2 78.8
2009 469 27.6 17.0 77.4
2010 461 30.1 15.3 84.1
2011 443 28.6 15.4 48.5
2012 438 26.5 16.5 72.6
2013 481 26.5 18.1 71.3
2014 545 n/a n/a 81.1
2015 555 35.0 15.8 78.7
2016 547 35.0 15.6 74.4
2017 533 33.9 15.6 66.8
2018 482 33.0 14.6 67
2019 487 33.7 14.4 69.8
2020 479 27.4 17.4 61.4
2021 411 25.7 15.9 70.8
2022 375 26.9 13.8 66.9
2023 416 25.1 16.5 76

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 Park Orchard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 24.0 21.8 0
1989 540 24.0 22.5 n/a
1990 569 25.4 22.4 0
1991 626 28.0 22.3 n/a
1992 644 29.0 22.2 n/a
1993 609 30.6 19.9 n/a
1994 650 32.1 20.2 n/a
1995 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
1996 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
1997 572 29.0 19.7 n/a
1998 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1999 575 32.0 18.0 n/a
2000 497 29.5 16.8 n/a
2001 533 28.9 18.4 n/a
2002 528 33.0 16.0 54
2003 528 33.0 16.0 54
2004 514 28.0 18.4 55.3
2005 510 28.5 17.9 65.1
2006 484 27.5 17.6 67.5
2007 496 28.0 17.7 68
2008 477 27.7 17.2 78.8
2009 469 27.6 17.0 77.4
2010 461 30.1 15.3 84.1
2011 443 28.6 15.4 48.5
2012 438 26.5 16.5 72.6
2013 481 26.5 18.1 71.3
2014 545 n/a n/a 81.1
2015 555 35.0 15.8 78.7
2016 547 35.0 15.6 74.4
2017 533 33.9 15.6 66.8
2018 482 33.0 14.6 67
2019 487 33.7 14.4 69.8
2020 479 27.4 17.4 61.4
2021 411 25.7 15.9 70.8
2022 375 26.9 13.8 66.9
2023 416 25.1 16.5 76

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
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
201786.8%0.0%0.0%3.6%1.2%88.0%88.0%95.2%92.8%91.6%88.0%
201890.8%0.0%0.0%1.3%4.0%94.7%93.4%93.4%93.4%94.7%93.4%
201988.2%0.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%94.1%89.7%98.5%91.2%92.7%89.7%
202094.1%0.0%0.0%4.4%0.0%97.1%97.1%100.0%97.1%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%
202192.6%1.9%0.0%1.9%1.9%96.3%94.4%98.2%96.3%94.4%96.3%96.3%96.3%94.4%
202284.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.5%86.5%90.4%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%
202382.1%0.0%3.0%6.0%0.0%86.6%88.1%97.0%85.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%88.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201895.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%98.5%95.5%100.0%98.5%98.5%95.5%
201990.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%90.9%98.5%97.0%97.0%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.2%0.0%0.2%2.0%98.2%98.0%98.2%98.0%98.2%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Orchard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,542 (10.1%) $13,743 (89.9%) $15,285
2020 $1,323 (11.7%) $9,955 (88.3%) $11,278
2021 $1,661 (9.0%) $16,801 (91.0%) $18,462
2022 $1,898 (8.6%) $20,106 (91.4%) $22,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Orchard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 955th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 977th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)37.317
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Park Orchard Elementary School)41.217
 24.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)33.329.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Park Orchard Elementary School)30.523.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)43.618.2
 25.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Park Orchard Elementary School)35.513.6
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Park Orchard Elementary School)38.725.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)47.555.6
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Park Orchard Elementary School)29.540
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Park Orchard Elementary School)40.629.6
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Park Orchard Elementary School)33.923.2
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Park Orchard Elementary School)38.725.6
 13.1%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   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 Students487416
 14.6%
African American9060
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9697
 1%
Hispanic192161
 16.1%
Pacific Islander1116
 45.5%
White5159
 15.7%
Two or More Races4623
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%76%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Park Orchard Elementary School.

Students at Park Orchard Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 14% African American, 14% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Park Orchard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meridian Middle School
High : Kentwood High School

Park Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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