EOI's Survey of School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State: Tahoma School District, King County

Tahoma School District, King County

Tahoma School District

King County

Educational Service District 121

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 6,408

Kindergarten Enrollment: 391

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 11.7%

· Minority: 9.5%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
64 Reading; 78 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 71


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers full-day kindergarten at four schools.
Length of Time in Place		Long-standing program.
# of Children Enrolled FDK		92
% of Children Enrolled FDK		22%
Eligibility		Fifteen percent of slots are reserved for low-income students. Special ed children and those in certain geographic areas are also served.
Funding Source		Parent tution ($255/month). A sliding fee scale and scholarships are available to students on free and reduced lunch.
Program Evaluation		No.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Early Learning Program		No.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		No. Space is a limiting factor.
Pre-Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers a pre-k program for 4-year-olds at school district facilities.
Length of Time in Place		Relatively new program.
# of Children Participating		20
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Parent tuition ($170/month).
Program Evaluation		No.
Unmet Demand		Doesn't know.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		Plans to expand pre-k program.
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Updated: September 12, 2008

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