Midway Elementary

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Midway Elementary School, located in Des Moines, Washington, is part of the Highline Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of every learner by implementing personalized instruction and maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Midway Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and building partnerships with families. The school often hosts programs and events designed to bridge the gap between home and the classroom, ensuring that students feel connected and supported throughout their educational journey. With a focus on equity and excellence, Midway strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by cultivating a culture of curiosity, respect, and collaboration.

537

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midway Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	216
Black	135
Asian	70
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	29

Hispanic
216 (40.2 %)
Black
135 (25.1 %)
Asian
70 (13.0 %)
White
45 (8.4 %)
Two or More
41 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (5.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)631-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 20

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 80