WHITE CENTER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

White Center Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Highline School District school district, located in Seattle, WA with about 615 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 37 teachers, White Center Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

White Center Heights Elementary, located in the Highline Public Schools district, serves a diverse student population in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. The school is known for its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. With a focus on equity and community engagement, the school often implements programs designed to support multilingual learners and provide resources that bridge the opportunity gap, ensuring that every student has access to a quality education regardless of their background.

Beyond its academic curriculum, White Center Heights prides itself on creating a tight-knit school community that partners closely with families and local organizations. The school environment typically emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By leveraging its diverse student body as a strength, the school cultivates a collaborative atmosphere where staff and community members work together to provide a supportive, welcoming, and enriching educational experience.

For more information, contact White Center Heights Elementary at (206) 631-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11427 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168-1472
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WHITE CENTER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seattle, WA with about 615 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
615
Teachers:
37.35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 615 students

Hispanic/Latino
27.8%
Asian
27.5%
Black or African American
27.2%
White
11.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.