At a glance
Reported students
488
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Gregory Heights Elementary: 488 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
16.4:1 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
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Gregory Heights Elementary
Gregory Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Burien. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Highline School District. NCES reports 488 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, 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 (40.2%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 27% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gregory Heights Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.68 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
- 27%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black4.7%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
- Multiracial12.3%
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
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 Highline School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McMicken Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Des Moines Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 reported students
Hazel Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
469 reported students
Mount View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
North Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
Hilltop Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Public schools near Gregory Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahurst Elementary School Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 405 | 0.9 mi |
| Hazel Valley Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 469 | 2 mi |
| Cedarhurst Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 399 | 2.3 mi |
| Marvista Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 532 | 2.4 mi |
| North Hill Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 518 | 2.7 mi |
| Shorewood Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 400 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Heights Elementary
What grades does Gregory Heights Elementary serve?
Gregory Heights Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Highline School District.
How many students attend Gregory Heights Elementary?
Gregory Heights Elementary reported 488 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gregory Heights Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 488 students and 29.68 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 Gregory Heights Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gregory Heights Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Highline School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gregory Heights Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51% 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 Gregory Heights Elementary in?
Gregory Heights Elementary is part of Highline School District, based in Burien, WA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gregory Heights Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seahurst Elementary School (0.9 mi), Hazel Valley Elementary (2 mi), Cedarhurst Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.