Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Covington, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
956th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
26915 186th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
(253)373-7331NCES ID 530396002113Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jenkins Creek Elementary School 956th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 158 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 336 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 40.2% | ▼ 24.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 26.2% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 12.2% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 11.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.3 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 Jenkins Creek Elementary School
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ELA 34% ▲2 · Math 33% ▲3Compare - #253Grass Lake Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away253rd of 1,174
ELA 61% ▲29 · Math 64% ▲34Compare - #378Crestwood Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away378th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲22 · Math 57% ▲27Compare - #552Covington Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2 mi away552nd of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲11 · Math 52% ▲22Compare - #780Horizon Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2.7 mi away780th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲6 · Math 38% ▲8Compare - #141Lake Wilderness ElementaryTahoma School District · 2.8 mi away141st of 1,174
ELA 74% ▲42 · Math 67% ▲37Compare - #428Meridian Elementary SchoolKent School District · 3 mi away428th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲25 · Math 51% ▲21Compare - #584Lake View Elementary SchoolAuburn School District · 3.3 mi away584th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲12 · Math 49% ▲19Compare
What school district is Jenkins Creek Elementary School in?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Covington, Washington.
Is Jenkins Creek Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jenkins Creek Elementary School 956th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
White 40%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 12% (336 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jenkins Creek 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.