Fairwood Elementary School

Fairwood Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
16600 148th Ave SE,  Renton, WA
Kent School District
3.3
364 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Patricia Hoyle
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
46.7%
State Average
41.7%
Science
58.3%
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
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
35.2%
Hispanic
19.5%
Black
15.9%
Two or more races
12.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#44 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/2/2025
The principal needs to give out consequences to children who misbehave and harm others. The lack of support the Principal brings to the table is enough for me to want to transfer my kids. She/Tricia refuses to listen and learn from Parents and Teachers when situations get difficult. It's Fairwood El...
1.0 parent
6/29/2025
This school really lacks consistency, order and structure. The Principal favors and rewards bad behavior among students who cause disruptions and fights or physical harm to others. Teachers and students have suffered life altering injuries due to negligence from behavior issues that hold zero conseq...
4.0 other
3/19/2017
My kids loved this school. I loved this school. My son's teacher was excellent, my daughters was disappointing, but the administrators, the parents, and the PTSA were all wonderful to work with.
5.0 parent
12/1/2016
I am not relating to many of the reviews below. I am over the moon with the support I have received as a new mom to elementary. It has a small town feel. They wholeheartedly care for the children! And the teachers...There is not enough comment space to express my gratitude to them!

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Fairwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Renton, WA, in the Fairwood neighborhood, and is served by the Kent School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Fairwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $757,875. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lindbergh Senior High School, Kentridge High School, Renton Academy, and more. Learn more about what Renton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairwood Elementary School.

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