Fairwood Elementary School
Renton, WA · Kent School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
767th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
16600 148th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
(253)373-7491NCES ID 530396000615Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Fairwood Elementary School 767th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 141 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 364 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.9% | 31.6% | ▼ 17.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 23.6% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Black | 12.8% | 16.8% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.5% | 12.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 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 $739K in zip 98058 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 Fairwood Elementary School
- #973Renton Park Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.3 mi away973rd of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼7 · Math 31% ▼10Compare - #570Carriage Crest Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.3 mi away570th of 1,174
ELA 47% ▲10 · Math 47% ▲6Compare - #179Ridgewood Elementary SchoolKent School District · 1.3 mi away179th of 1,174
ELA 67% ▲30 · Math 68% ▲27Compare - #684Tiffany Park Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.9 mi away684th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▲4 · Math 43% ▲2Compare - #205Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolKent School District · 2 mi away205th of 1,174
ELA 66% ▲29 · Math 65% ▲24Compare - #161Maplewood Heights Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2 mi away161st of 1,174
ELA 68% ▲31 · Math 70% ▲29Compare - #1017Impact | Black River ElementaryImpact | Black River Elementary · 2 mi away · charter1,017th of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼8 · Math 26% ▼15Compare - #814Cascade Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2 mi away814th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▲3 · Math 34% ▼7Compare
What school district is Fairwood Elementary School in?
Fairwood Elementary School is part of the Kent School District district in Renton, Washington.
Is Fairwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fairwood Elementary School 767th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fairwood Elementary School?
White 32%, Hispanic 24%, Black 17%, Asian 13% (364 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fairwood Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98058 is $739K 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.