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Kent School District

Washington · Public School District
44
Schools
25,402
Students
$19,780
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
58.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Kent School District is a public school district in Washington serving 25,402 students across 44 schools. It includes 29 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,780 is above average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools29 schools
Middle Schools6 schools
High Schools7 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Birth to Age 2PK–PK0
Kent Laboratory Academy03–12344
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,780+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
26%
State
61.2%
Local (property tax)
25.6%
Federal
13.3%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
25,402
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,780 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kent School District?
Kent School District has 44 public schools, serving a total of 25,402 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kent School District?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kent School District spend per student?
Kent School District spends $19,780 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kent School District?
59% of students in Kent School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kent School District?
No, Kent School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kent School District serve?
Kent School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kent School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kent School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.