At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Thorndyke Elementary: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.7:1 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
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Thorndyke Elementary
Thorndyke Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Seattle. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Tukwila School District. NCES reports 386 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 (35.8%) and Black (28.8%). English learners represent 54.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 Thorndyke Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.33 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 0 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
- 54.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White9.6%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black28.8%
- Asian13.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.7%
- Multiracial4.1%
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 Tukwila School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tukwila Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Cascade View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Showalter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Gateway to College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Renton Technical College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Tukwila Online Learning
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Thorndyke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact | Puget Sound Elementary Elementary · Charter · Impact | Puget Sound Elementary | KG–05 | 505 | 0.6 mi |
| Tukwila Elementary Elementary · Tukwila School District | PK–05 | 458 | 0.8 mi |
| McMicken Heights Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 484 | 1.1 mi |
| Cascade View Elementary Elementary · Tukwila School District | PK–05 | 481 | 1.2 mi |
| Campbell Hill Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 345 | 2 mi |
| Bow Lake Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 524 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thorndyke Elementary
What grades does Thorndyke Elementary serve?
Thorndyke Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tukwila School District.
How many students attend Thorndyke Elementary?
Thorndyke Elementary reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thorndyke Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 386 students and 26.33 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 Thorndyke Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thorndyke Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tukwila School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thorndyke Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.5% 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 Thorndyke Elementary in?
Thorndyke Elementary is part of Tukwila School District, based in Tukwila, WA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thorndyke Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Impact | Puget Sound Elementary (0.6 mi), Tukwila Elementary (0.8 mi), McMicken Heights Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.