Covington Elementary School

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Covington Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–5, located in Covington, Washington. As part of the Kent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

The school is recognized for its commitment to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, Covington Elementary encourages students to become collaborative problem-solvers and responsible citizens. With a focus on safety, academic excellence, and a welcoming culture, the school strives to provide a solid educational foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

631

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	147
Black	77
Asian	93
Two or More	50
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

White
249 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
147 (23.3 %)
Asian
93 (14.8 %)
Black
77 (12.2 %)
Two or More
50 (7.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7652
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Covington Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Covington Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	50.2%
Male	313	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)