Brigadoon Elementary School

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brigadoon Elementary School, located in Federal Way, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve academic excellence. With a focus on the "whole child," the school emphasizes not only core curriculum standards in literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for both the next stage of their education and active citizenship.

The school community is characterized by a collaborative spirit involving staff, parents, and local stakeholders who work together to enhance the student experience. Brigadoon typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students’ unique interests and talents. By prioritizing a culture of safety, respect, and high expectations, the school strives to empower its young learners to become critical thinkers and responsible members of the Federal Way community.

353

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brigadoon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	86
Black	67
Asian	52
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
86 (24.4 %)
White
73 (20.7 %)
Black
67 (19.0 %)
Asian
52 (14.7 %)
Two or More
48 (13.6 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (6.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 51

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44