Panther Lake Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District · Grades PK-5
972nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Panther Lake Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Panther Lake Elementary School 972nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Panther Lake Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 183 students tested
Panther Lake Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 433 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18.5% | 33.9% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| White | 23.0% | 19.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.1% | 17.3% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Black | 14.8% | 14.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.4% | 11.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Panther Lake Elementary School
Typical home value $675K in zip 98031 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Panther Lake Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Springbrook Elementary SchoolKent School District · 0.8 mi away905th of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 38% - 5Emerald Park Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away692nd of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 2Park Orchard Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away1,009th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 28% - 5Soos Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away652nd of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 45% - 1East Hill Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.6 mi away1,137th of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 5Glenridge ElementaryKent School District · 1.7 mi away593rd of 1,174
ELA 50% · Math 42% - 4Benson Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.9 mi away751st of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 40% - 8Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Panther Lake Elementary School in?
Panther Lake Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Panther Lake Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Panther Lake Elementary School 972nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Panther Lake Elementary School?
Asian 34%, White 19%, Hispanic 17%, Black 14% (433 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Panther Lake 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.