Hedden Elementary School

hedden.fifeschools.com

436 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Hedden Elementary School is a public school located in Edgewood, Washington, and serves as part of the Fife Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing high standards and community engagement, Hedden Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

The school’s academic programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Hedden Elementary promotes a strong sense of school spirit and collaboration, often involving families and the local community in school activities. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff works to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary school years.

436

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hedden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	95
Black	40
Asian	37
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	13

White
224 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
95 (21.8 %)
Black
40 (9.2 %)
Asian
37 (8.5 %)
Two or More
25 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.0 %)
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:	Fife School District
Phone:	(253)517-1500
Website:	http://hedden.fifeschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 137