GLACIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Glacier Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Tahoma School District school district, located in Maple Valley, WA with about 665 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Glacier Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Glacier Park Elementary, located in Maple Valley, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Tahoma School District. The school is known for its strong focus on academic achievement and fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. It emphasizes personalized learning, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for social and emotional development.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Glacier Park is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a significant role in enriching the school experience through various extracurricular activities and support programs. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader Tahoma District’s goals of preparing students to be future-ready, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and character building within a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact Glacier Park Elementary at (425) 432-7294 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23700 SE 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038-8198
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GLACIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Maple Valley, WA with about 665 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
34.78
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 665 students

White
68.1%
Hispanic/Latino
11.7%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
5.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.