Cedarhurst Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedarhurst Elementary School is located in Burien, Washington, and serves as a primary educational institution within the Highline Public School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating supportive resources to address the specific needs of its learners.

As a neighborhood school, Cedarhurst plays an active role in the local Burien community, often emphasizing the importance of family engagement and partnerships with parents. The school’s facilities and staff are focused on providing a safe and structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and community building. Through various programs and staff support, Cedarhurst aims to nurture a positive school culture where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential.

420

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedarhurst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	199
Black	24
Asian	67
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
199 (47.5 %)
White
67 (16.0 %)
Asian
67 (16.0 %)
Two or More
46 (11.0 %)
Black
24 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 80