Shorewood Elementary

458 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shorewood Elementary, located in Burien, Washington, is a public school serving the Highline School District. It is situated in a residential area, providing a localized learning environment for students in the surrounding community. As part of a diverse and urban-adjacent school district, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering an inclusive atmosphere for its student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. Like many schools in the Highline district, Shorewood prioritizes initiatives that support both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By leveraging its suburban location near the Puget Sound, the school works to create a balanced educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

458

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shorewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	116
Black	43
Asian	84
Two or More	66
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
142 (31.1 %)
Hispanic
116 (25.4 %)
Asian
84 (18.4 %)
Two or More
66 (14.4 %)
Black
43 (9.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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)631-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 81