Lake Youngs Elementary School

Lake Youngs Elementary School serves 429 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Kent, Washington. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 25 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking #354 out of 2,261 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile.

Students achieve impressive results with 68% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 70% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. This solid academic foundation reflects the school's commitment to student achievement across all grade levels. Lake Youngs Elementary is situated in the 98042 ZIP code area, a well-established community where the median household income reaches $122,709 and the median home value is $568,100.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 4.2%, with 33% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This stable residential area of nearly 50,000 residents provides a supportive backdrop for education. The school operates within Kent's large suburban setting, offering students access to the resources and opportunities of a thriving metropolitan area while maintaining the close-knit community feel that elementary students need to flourish.