Park Orchard Elementary School
Kent, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,009th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
11010 SE 232nd ST, Kent, WA 98031
(253)373-7473NCES ID 530396000629Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Park Orchard Elementary School 1,009th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 208 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 492 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.4% | 35.6% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 17.2% | 24.0% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 13.8% | 16.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 14.2% | 13.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 5.9% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 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 $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 Park Orchard Elementary School
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ELA 19% ▼9 · Math 15% ▼13Compare - #1100George T. Daniel Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1 mi away1,100th of 1,174
ELA 22% ▼6 · Math 22% ▼6Compare - #692Emerald Park Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away692nd of 1,174
ELA 44% ▲16 · Math 40% ▲12Compare - #972Panther Lake Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.1 mi away972nd of 1,174
ELA 31% ▲3 · Math 29% ▲1Compare - #652Soos Creek Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.3 mi away652nd of 1,174
ELA 42% ▲14 · Math 45% ▲17Compare - #239Sunrise Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away239th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲34 · Math 64% ▲36Compare - #500Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.5 mi away500th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▲24 · Math 49% ▲21Compare - #905Springbrook Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.9 mi away905th of 1,174
ELA 29% ▲1 · Math 38% ▲10Compare
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School in?
Park Orchard Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Kent, Washington.
Is Park Orchard Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Park Orchard Elementary School 1,009th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Park Orchard Elementary School?
Hispanic 36%, Asian 24%, Black 16%, White 13% (492 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Park Orchard 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.