At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Shorewood Elementary: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16:1 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
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Shorewood Elementary
Shorewood 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 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, 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 White (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). English learners represent 28.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. 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 Shorewood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.97 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
- 28.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- 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
- White28%
- Hispanic25%
- Black10.5%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.3%
- Multiracial13.8%
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.
Cedarhurst Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Seahurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Mount View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Hazel Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
469 reported students
Madrona Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Public schools near Shorewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Heights Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–05 | 495 | 0.9 mi |
| Mount View Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 460 | 1 mi |
| White Center Heights Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 527 | 1.5 mi |
| Hazel Valley Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 469 | 1.6 mi |
| Seahurst Elementary School Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 405 | 2 mi |
| Highland Park Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–05 | 300 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shorewood Elementary
What grades does Shorewood Elementary serve?
Shorewood 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 Shorewood Elementary?
Shorewood Elementary reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shorewood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 400 students and 24.97 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 Shorewood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shorewood 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 Shorewood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58% 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 Shorewood Elementary in?
Shorewood 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 Shorewood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arbor Heights Elementary School (0.9 mi), Mount View Elementary (1 mi), White Center Heights Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.