At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Highland Terrace Elementary: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
14.5:1 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
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Highland Terrace Elementary
Highland Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Shoreline. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Shoreline School District. NCES reports 322 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 White (58.4%) and Asian (15.2%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Highland Terrace Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.26 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.63
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- 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
- White58.4%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black2.8%
- Asian15.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.7%
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 Shoreline School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brookside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Lake Forest Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
378 reported students
Parkwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
390 reported students
Echo Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Ridgecrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
424 reported students
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
444 reported students
Public schools near Highland Terrace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Elementary Elementary · Shoreline School District | KG–05 | 390 | 1.1 mi |
| Meridian Park Elementary School Elementary · Shoreline School District | KG–05 | 589 | 1.2 mi |
| Broadview-Thomson K-8 School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | PK–08 | 581 | 1.5 mi |
| Melvin G Syre Elementary Elementary · Shoreline School District | KG–05 | 444 | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Lake Elementary School Elementary · Shoreline School District | KG–05 | 416 | 1.9 mi |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Elementary · Shoreline School District | KG–05 | 424 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Terrace Elementary
What grades does Highland Terrace Elementary serve?
Highland Terrace Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Shoreline School District.
How many students attend Highland Terrace Elementary?
Highland Terrace Elementary reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 322 students and 22.26 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 Highland Terrace Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Terrace Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shoreline School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Terrace Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highland Terrace Elementary in?
Highland Terrace Elementary is part of Shoreline School District, based in Shoreline, WA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Terrace Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkwood Elementary (1.1 mi), Meridian Park Elementary School (1.2 mi), Broadview-Thomson K-8 School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.