Twin Lakes Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Twin Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school success. The school community is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often focusing on inclusivity and the social-emotional development of its students alongside traditional academic benchmarks.

The school is situated in a residential area of Federal Way, benefiting from its proximity to community resources and local parks. Twin Lakes typically offers a range of programs tailored to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including interventions for academic growth and various extracurricular opportunities. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school activities through active PTA involvement, which helps strengthen the connection between the classroom and the local community.

394

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	100
Black	62
Asian	26
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	23

White
118 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
100 (25.4 %)
Two or More
64 (16.3 %)
Black
62 (15.8 %)
Asian
26 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (5.9 %)

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)945-4200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 48

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Twin Lakes Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Twin Lakes Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	48.5%
Male	202	51.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)