Lake Youngs Elementary School

19660 142nd Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Youngs Elementary School, located in Kent, Washington, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Kent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity for its diverse student body. By integrating standard curriculum with various enrichment programs, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Youngs Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between families, staff, and the broader Kent community to enhance the overall educational experience. The school frequently engages in initiatives that promote collaboration and character building, ensuring that students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," the school remains a vital pillar for families residing in the 98042 area.

500

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Youngs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	71
Black	35
Asian	139
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
182 (36.4 %)
Asian
139 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
71 (14.2 %)
Two or More
64 (12.8 %)
Black
35 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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)373-7646
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 1

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Youngs Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Youngs Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	49.8%
Male	251	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)