At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
422
Tukwila Elementary: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.4:1 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
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Tukwila Elementary
Tukwila Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tukwila. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Tukwila School District. NCES reports 458 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 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above 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 (35.6%) and Black (20.3%). English learners represent 37.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 Tukwila Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.45 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
- 37.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- 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
- White13.1%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black20.3%
- Asian20.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial8.3%
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 Tukwila School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cascade View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Thorndyke Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Showalter Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Foster Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
910 reported students
Gateway to College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Renton Technical College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Tukwila 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndyke Elementary Elementary · Tukwila School District | PK–05 | 386 | 0.8 mi |
| Impact | Puget Sound Elementary Elementary · Charter · Impact | Puget Sound Elementary | KG–05 | 505 | 1.4 mi |
| McMicken Heights Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 484 | 1.6 mi |
| Campbell Hill Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 345 | 1.7 mi |
| Cascade View Elementary Elementary · Tukwila School District | PK–05 | 481 | 1.8 mi |
| Rainier View Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1 | KG–05 | 167 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tukwila Elementary
What grades does Tukwila Elementary serve?
Tukwila 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 Tukwila Elementary?
Tukwila Elementary reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tukwila Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 458 students and 22.45 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 Tukwila Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tukwila 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 Tukwila Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.4% 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 Tukwila Elementary in?
Tukwila 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 Tukwila Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thorndyke Elementary (0.8 mi), Impact | Puget Sound Elementary (1.4 mi), McMicken Heights Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.