Emerald Park Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
692nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
11800 SE 216th St, Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-3850NCES ID 530396002729Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Emerald Park Elementary School 692nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 151 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25.3% | 30.7% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 20.7% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 31.7% | 18.9% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Black | 16.1% | 12.7% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 11.8% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.5% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. 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 $675K in zip 98031 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 Emerald Park Elementary School
- #652Soos Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.6 mi away652nd of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼2 · Math 45% ▲5Compare - #972Panther Lake Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away972nd of 1,174
ELA 31% ▼13 · Math 29% ▼11Compare - #239Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲18 · Math 64% ▲24Compare - #1009Park Orchard Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away1,009th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼16 · Math 28% ▼12Compare - #593Glenridge ElementaryKent School District · 1.3 mi away593rd of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲6 · Math 42% ▲2Compare - #905Springbrook Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.4 mi away905th of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼15 · Math 38% ▼2Compare - #751Benson Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.7 mi away751st of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼4 · Math 40% =Compare - #205Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away205th of 1,174
ELA 66% ▲22 · Math 65% ▲25Compare
What school district is Emerald Park Elementary School in?
Emerald Park Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Emerald Park Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerald Park Elementary School 692nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerald Park Elementary School?
Asian 31%, Hispanic 21%, White 19%, Black 13% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerald Park Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98031 is $675K 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.