Grass Lake Elementary School vs Jenkins Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grass Lake Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Grass Lake Elementary School Kent, Washington | Jenkins Creek Elementary School Covington, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 1,154 | #699 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5910 of 50,301 | #23970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| city | Kent | Covington |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grass Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 51.7).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •Grass Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 58.8%).
- •Jenkins Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Jenkins Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 337.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grass Lake Elementary School better than Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grass Lake Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grass Lake Elementary School and Jenkins Creek Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kent and Covington in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grass Lake Elementary School: 337. Jenkins Creek Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grass Lake Elementary School and Jenkins Creek Elementary School rank in Washington?
Grass Lake Elementary School is 168th of 1,154 and Jenkins Creek Elementary School is 699th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).