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George T. Daniel Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1022^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

George T. Daniel Elementary School is a public elementary school (PK-5) serving 292 students in the Kent School District, located in a high-need area where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the school's overall test scores are below district and state averages, placing it in the bottom quartile of Washington elementary schools; however, it shows important strengths, particularly in supporting its English Language Learners, who perform significantly better than the school's overall ranking. Compared to nearby schools with similar student demographics, like East Hill Elementary and Meadow Ridge Elementary, George T. Daniel achieves slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts. The school benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio and has the second-highest per-student spending among the listed comparison schools.

Performance varies greatly between grade levels within the school, with 4th grade showing relative strength while 5th grade struggles, and test scores have been volatile from year to year. Interestingly, Martin Sortun Elementary, located less than a mile away with a similar population, achieves much higher proficiency rates, suggesting factors beyond demographics influence outcomes. Despite its substantial resources, the school has not yet translated them into consistent, high academic achievement, indicating a focus on how those resources are used may be key to future improvement.

292

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,428

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11310 SE 248th ST
Kent, WA 98030-4922

(253) 373-7615

District: Kent School District

Students who attend George T. Daniel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Meeker Middle School
High:	Kent-Meridian High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

25.3%

Hispanic:

22.6%

White:

21.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 15th percentile in 2015 → 12th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (22% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 32 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg40%

Washington avg48%

1,022^nd of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 15% (2015) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 29Elementary Schools in the Kent School District

159^th of 247Kent School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	15.1	1022 of 1160	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.9	970 of 1168	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	1053 of 1169	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.1	1060 of 1169	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	13.1	1001 of 1107	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	15.0	996 of 1130	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.3	907 of 1054	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	9.7	992 of 1056	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	16.1	920 of 1053	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	19.6	906 of 1067	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	23.6	924 of 1106	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.2	903 of 1097	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.7	951 of 1092	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	19.2	954 of 1088	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	15.0	969 of 1072	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	20.2	915 of 1067	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.1	942 of 1069	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.5	851 of 1051	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	44.3	609 of 1031	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	29.7	771 of 1026	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	39.7	59 of 108	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.8	83 of 110	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.8	37 of 107	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	17.7	109 of 131	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.9	168 of 201	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	128 of 303	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.1	194 of 320	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.4	177 of 254	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.1	195 of 213	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.9	230 of 248	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	47.8	136 of 333	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	920 of 1092	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.2	895 of 1093	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.2	918 of 1094	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.1	944 of 1100	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	725 of 1008	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.0	789 of 1068	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	876 of 1004	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	36.2	439 of 651	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.2	457 of 694	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.1	249 of 501	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.9	465 of 697	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	341 of 540	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	19.9	891 of 1013	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.8	667 of 1024	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.8	839 of 1013	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	867 of 1019	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.0	701 of 854	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.3	812 of 979	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.5	684 of 835	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	19.2	929 of 1098	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.7	743 of 1099	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	12.4	1014 of 1099	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.3	1049 of 1113	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.9	1001 of 1025	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	10.0	1014 of 1075	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.9	836 of 999	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	10.2	967 of 1009	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.6	967 of 1011	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.1	1023 of 1031	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	2.9	940 of 943	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	4.3	1018 of 1027	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.3	822 of 833	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)58th percentile+46 vs school

African American (2022)45th percentile+36 vs school

Hispanic (2024)33rd percentile+16 vs school

Asian (2021)17th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)16th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)15th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)12th percentile~ school

White (2024)4th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math22%-20 vs state

Science22%-28 vs state

English Language Arts22%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George T. Daniel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11310 SE 248th ST	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7615	292	26	11.3	70.5%	64 (21.9%)	50 (17.1%)	66 (22.6%)	74 (25.3%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	28 (9.6%)	15.1	1022^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	11.9%		19.9	970^th of 1168 public elementary schools	17.0%	52	21.7	21.7		46.0	17.8	21.5	18.8	39.5	11.1	22.1	78.0	84.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	80.0	90.0	90.0	80.0	80.0	$24,428	$1,756	$22,672
Martin Sortun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12711 SE 248th St	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7314	450	28	16.2	51.1%	101 (22.4%)	44 (9.8%)	84 (18.7%)	162 (36.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	46 (10.2%)	57.3	464^th of 1160 public elementary schools	60.0%		63.5	404^th of 1168 public elementary schools	65.4%	60	55.4	55.4	54.8	50.0	56.8	53.9	57.5	46.6	48.7	50.9	89.9	92.4	89.9	89.9	89.9	91.1	94.9	92.4	91.1	91.1	$21,175	$1,623	$19,552
East Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9825 S 240th ST	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7455	383	24	15.8	72.1%	46 (12.0%)	50 (13.1%)	116 (30.3%)	96 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.4%)	38 (9.9%)	4.3	1145^th of 1160 public elementary schools	1.3%		5.2	1142^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	2.2%	3	13.0	13.0	18.6	22.2	17.0	19.1	18.6	15.6	11.1	15.4	71.6	74.6	80.6	80.6	80.6	76.1	88.1	77.6	76.1	76.1	$21,342	$1,856	$19,486
Park Orchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11010 SE 232nd ST	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7473	473	30	15.9	71.0%	59 (12.5%)	71 (15.0%)	166 (35.1%)	123 (26.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	30 (6.3%)	17	1002^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	13.6%		14.3	1051^st of 1168 public elementary schools	10.0%	49	36.8	36.8	19.7	27.5	38.2	28.6	23.1	35.8	31.3	30.1	91.7	94.4	94.4	94.4	94.4	94.4	100.0	93.1	94.4	94.4	$21,149	$1,941	$19,208
Scenic Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26025 Woodland Way S	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7479	481	34	14.2	73.8%	69 (14.3%)	51 (10.6%)	216 (44.9%)	81 (16.8%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.4%)	37 (7.7%)	16.8	1006^th of 1160 public elementary schools	13.3%		20.7	960^th of 1168 public elementary schools	17.8%	46	32.9	32.9	34.9	33.3	46.7	38.8	23.8	23.8	14.9	20.5	79.6	86.4	89.8	89.8	89.8	86.4	90.9	87.5	86.4	86.4	$21,186	$1,476	$19,710
Millennium Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11919 SE 270th ST	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-3900	482	27	17.7	67.4%	115 (23.9%)	57 (11.8%)	143 (29.7%)	134 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	17 (3.5%)	9.6	1100^th of 1160 public elementary schools	5.2%		16.9	1013^th of 1168 public elementary schools	13.3%	87	25.8	25.8	27.9	19.1	25.0	24.2	23.9	23.8	24.7	24.2	74.4	84.6	88.5	88.5	88.5	79.5	89.7	83.3	78.2	79.5	$19,826	$1,470	$18,355
Meridian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25621 140th Ave SE	Kent	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7664	390	25	15.6	40.5%	148 (37.9%)	37 (9.5%)	81 (20.8%)	72 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	43 (11.0%)	59.8	433^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	62.7%		69.3	328^th of 1168 public elementary schools	71.9%	105	55.1	55.1	50.8	61.8	58.0	56.6	54.6	58.2	40.6	50.5	90.0	90.0	91.7	91.7	91.7	90.0	93.3	90.0	90.0	90.0	$24,209	$1,934	$22,276
Meadow Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27710 108th Ave SE	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7870	423	27	15.8	73.0%	95 (22.5%)	61 (14.4%)	75 (17.7%)	140 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	34 (8.0%)	3.5	1150^th of 1160 public elementary schools	0.9%		6	1137^th of 1168 public elementary schools	2.7%	13	20.3	20.3	13.6	9.8	21.6	15.4	17.2	10.0	12.3	13.2	72.6	76.5	86.3	86.3	86.3	84.3	88.2	78.4	84.3	84.3	$22,414	$1,395	$21,018
Soos Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12651 SE 218th Place	Kent	98031	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7690	290	21	13.9	43.4%	75 (25.9%)	38 (13.1%)	59 (20.3%)	83 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	28 (9.7%)	47	591^st of 1160 public elementary schools	49.1%		40.3	675^th of 1168 public elementary schools	42.2%	84	60.5	60.5	24.5	45.7	62.2	42.4	40.8	43.5	54.1	45.5	95.0	97.5	95.0	95.0	95.0	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$26,714	$1,618	$25,096
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22300 132nd Ave SE	Kent	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7630	512	32	16.2	44.3%	129 (25.2%)	52 (10.2%)	72 (14.1%)	177 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	76 (14.8%)	79	219^th of 1160 public elementary schools	81.1%		85.3	159^th of 1168 public elementary schools	86.4%	60	70.3	70.3	54.7	67.4	67.0	63.0	68.0	69.5	57.1	65.0	84.9	89.4	87.9	87.9	87.9	89.4	92.4	86.4	89.4	89.4	$19,557	$753	$18,804

Frequently Asked Questions about George T. Daniel Elementary School

Is George T. Daniel Elementary School a good school?

George T. Daniel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend George T. Daniel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 292 students attended George T. Daniel Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of George T. Daniel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George T. Daniel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meeker Middle School
High : Kent-Meridian High School

What is the racial makeup of George T. Daniel Elementary School?

Students at George T. Daniel Elementary School are 25% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 22% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

What district is George T. Daniel Elementary School in?

Kent School District

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