HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hilltop Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Highline School District school district, located in Seattle, WA with about 629 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Hilltop Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to first clarify the status of the school: **Hilltop Elementary, located at 12250 24th Ave S in Seattle (Burien area), is a former school site that is no longer operating as a traditional K-5 elementary school.**

Historically, Hilltop Elementary was part of the Highline Public Schools district. The facility closed as a neighborhood school several years ago due to district restructuring and changing enrollment patterns. Since its closure, the site has transitioned into a district resource facility rather than an active instructional campus for elementary students.

Currently, the building serves as the home for the **Highline Public Schools administrative and support services**, specifically housing the district's **Online Academy** and various specialized programs. Because it is no longer a standard neighborhood elementary school, the site does not have current PTA programs, traditional grade-level classrooms, or typical school-day activities associated with a community elementary school. If you are looking for school options in that specific area, students residing in the neighborhood are now typically served by other active elementary schools within the Highline Public Schools district.

For more information, contact Hilltop Elementary at (206) 631-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.