Below Average
#2041 of 2,228 schools in WA
Renton Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Renton School District · Renton, WA
An elementary school in Renton, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16828 128th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
- Math 25% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Renton Park Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Renton Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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
$111,045
Median home value
$627,200
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Tiffany Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Carriage Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Phoenix MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 5 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #25 of 27
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renton Park Elementary School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renton Park Elementary School
Renton Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,041 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renton Park Elementary School
What grades does Renton Park Elementary School serve?
Renton Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Renton Park Elementary School?
Renton Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renton Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renton Park Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renton Park Elementary School rank in WA?
Renton Park Elementary School ranks #2,041 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Renton Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Renton Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Renton Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renton Park Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Renton Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Renton Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renton Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Renton Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renton Park Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Renton Park 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (425) 204-2950
- Area population (ZIP 98058)
- 41,980
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 98058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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