Emerald Park Elementary School

Emerald Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
11800 SE 216th St,  Kent, WA
Meridian Neighborhood
Kent School District
3.8
403 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dean Ficken
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
42.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
46.3%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
31.1%
White
19.8%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
14.9%
Two or more races
9.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/16/2025
Emerald Park puts the student first. Creates an inclusive environment and communicates effectively with families.
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1.0 parent
11/6/2019
Poor administration. Things have really gone downhill since Principal Ficken left. The new administration is a joke. This school is now run like a boot camp. Kids have to stay silent at lunch, even though that's the only real break they get during their day and they should be able to relax and enjoy...
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5.0 parent
2/22/2016
Dedicated teachers, wonderfully supportive staff. Great community environment. We love this school and would highly recommend!
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5.0 parent
8/14/2014
This is a great school. And has only improved over the last few years. My daughter will be in fourth grade this year and has been here since kindergarten. The teachers are encouraging and my daughter has done nothing but thrive at this school. The teachers genuinely care about the children and their...
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Emerald Park Elementary School

Emerald Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Kent, WA and is served by the Kent School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 403 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Emerald Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $683,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kent Laboratory Academy, Kentridge High School, The Outreach Program, and more. Learn more about what Kent has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerald Park Elementary School.

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