At a glance
Reported students
469
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Nautilus K-8 School: 469 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Nautilus K-8 School
Nautilus K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in FEDERAL WAY. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, 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 (33%) and White (23.9%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nautilus K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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
- 24.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White23.9%
- Hispanic33%
- Black11.3%
- Asian13.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial15.6%
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 Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Enterprise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Rainier View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Star Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
434 reported students
Panther Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
427 reported students