At a glance
Reported students
276
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Honey Dew Elementary: 276 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Honey Dew Elementary
Honey Dew Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Renton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Renton School District. NCES reports 276 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.5%) and White (11.2%). English learners represent 45.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Honey Dew Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.2%
- Hispanic56.5%
- Black9.4%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Renton School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
323 reported students
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Tiffany Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Renton Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Honey Dew Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 576 | 0.4 mi |
| Highlands Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 386 | 0.9 mi |
| Apollo Elementary Elementary · Issaquah School District | PK–05 | 496 | 1.1 mi |
| Maplewood Heights Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 395 | 1.2 mi |
| Sierra Heights Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 323 | 1.3 mi |
| Sartori Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 510 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Honey Dew Elementary
What grades does Honey Dew Elementary serve?
Honey Dew Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Renton School District.
How many students attend Honey Dew Elementary?
Honey Dew Elementary reported 276 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Honey Dew Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 276 students and 17.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Honey Dew Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Honey Dew Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Renton School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Honey Dew Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Honey Dew Elementary in?
Honey Dew Elementary is part of Renton School District, based in Renton, WA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Honey Dew Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hilltop Heritage Elementary School (0.4 mi), Highlands Elementary School (0.9 mi), Apollo Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.