Lake Grove Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. It is part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, a diverse school system that emphasizes equity, academic achievement, and social-emotional learning. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where staff work to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core academic standards and personalized student growth.

In terms of the school experience, Lake Grove offers a range of resources typical of the district, including programs for English language learners and students with special needs. The school’s culture is generally centered on building strong partnerships between families and educators, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the learning environment. While specific extracurricular activities can vary by year, the school generally focuses on providing a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science within a welcoming, inclusive setting.

359

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	148
Black	48
Asian	31
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	26

Hispanic
148 (41.2 %)
White
58 (16.2 %)
Black
48 (13.4 %)
Two or More
46 (12.8 %)
Asian
31 (8.6 %)
Pacific Islander
26 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)945-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	47.6%
Male	188	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)