Cedar Valley Elementary School
Covington, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
914th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 22%· Stable
26500 Timberlane Way SE, Covington, WA 98042
(253)373-7649NCES ID 530396000612Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cedar Valley Elementary School 914th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 22th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 122 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 315 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 45.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.9% | 24.4% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 12.7% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 10.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 10.8% | 6.3% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Cedar Valley Elementary School
- #956Jenkins Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.5 mi away956th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼2 · Math 30% ▼3Compare - #378Crestwood Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away378th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲20 · Math 57% ▲24Compare - #253Grass Lake Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away253rd of 1,174
ELA 61% ▲27 · Math 64% ▲31Compare - #141Lake Wilderness ElementaryTahoma School District · 2.3 mi away141st of 1,174
ELA 74% ▲40 · Math 67% ▲34Compare - #552Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.4 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲9 · Math 52% ▲19Compare - #69Cedar River ElementaryTahoma School District · 2.8 mi away69th of 1,174
ELA 79% ▲45 · Math 75% ▲42Compare - #155Glacier Park ElementaryTahoma School District · 3 mi away155th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲35 · Math 69% ▲36Compare - #273Shadow Lake ElementaryTahoma School District · 3 mi away273rd of 1,174
ELA 63% ▲29 · Math 59% ▲26Compare
What school district is Cedar Valley Elementary School in?
Cedar Valley Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Cedar Valley Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cedar Valley Elementary School 914th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cedar Valley Elementary School?
White 45%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 13%, Two or more races 11% (315 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cedar Valley Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98042 is $708K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.