Below Average
#1808 of 2,228 schools in WA
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Kent School District · Covington, WA
A Kent School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26915 186th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
- Math 35% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jenkins Creek Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jenkins Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,295/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,554
Median home value
$613,000
Median rent
$2,121/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Crestwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Grass Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kent School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #33 of 42
- District spending per student
- $19,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jenkins Creek Elementary School is listed in Kent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Jenkins Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, WA, part of Kent School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,808 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenkins Creek Elementary School
What grades does Jenkins Creek Elementary School serve?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Creek Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jenkins Creek Elementary School rank in WA?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School ranks #1,808 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Jenkins Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins Creek Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jenkins Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jenkins Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jenkins Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jenkins Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
58.9% of students at Jenkins Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (253) 373-7331
- Area population (ZIP 98042)
- 48,594
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98042; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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