Kennydale Elementary School

www.rentonschools.us/kennydale

568 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kennydale Elementary School, located in Renton, Washington, serves students in the Renton School District. As a public elementary institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment. It is known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging resources from the broader Renton School District, Kennydale aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and inclusivity.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Kennydale neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families. Its educational approach typically emphasizes collaborative learning, utilizing modern pedagogical practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its website and community outreach, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, encouraging strong home-school partnerships that are vital to student achievement. Whether through academic programming or extracurricular opportunities, Kennydale Elementary strives to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential and develop as lifelong learners.

568

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennydale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	139
Black	43
Asian	154
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
154 (27.1 %)
White
152 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
139 (24.5 %)
Two or More
77 (13.6 %)
Black
43 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-4700
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/kennydale
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 119