Covington Elementary School
Covington, WA · Kent School District · Grades PK-5
552nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Covington Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Covington Elementary School 552nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Covington Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Covington Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 36.6% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 23.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 11.6% | 17.8% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.9% | 12.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Covington Elementary School
Typical home value $708K in zip 98042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Covington Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Meridian Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away428th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 4Horizon Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away780th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 38% - 7Crestwood Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away378th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 57% - 6Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.8 mi away500th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 49% - 2Jenkins Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2 mi away956th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 30% - 1Millennium Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.3 mi away1,070th of 1,174
ELA 24% · Math 24% - 3Cedar Valley Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.4 mi away914th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 33% - 2Arthur Jacobsen ElementaryAuburn School District · 2.6 mi away961st of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Covington Elementary School in?
Covington Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Covington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Covington Elementary School 552nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Covington Elementary School?
White 37%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 18%, Black 12% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Covington 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.