Mirror Lake Elementary School

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mirror Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. The school benefits from its location in a diverse suburban community, and it focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to family engagement and collaborative support systems. Mirror Lake offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including dedicated instructional support, special education services, and enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing a positive school culture and clear academic goals, Mirror Lake Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building meaningful connections with their peers and teachers.

455

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	156
Black	99
Asian	62
Two or More	50
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
156 (34.3 %)
Black
99 (21.8 %)
Asian
62 (13.6 %)
White
58 (12.7 %)
Two or More
50 (11.0 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (5.3 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)

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)945-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 80

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	49%
Male	232	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)