Mark Twain Elementary School

2450 S STAR LAKE RD
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School, located in Federal Way, Washington, serves a diverse student population within the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while encouraging them to become responsible, community-minded citizens.

Beyond core academics, Mark Twain Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between families and staff to support student success. The school often focuses on literacy and numeracy initiatives, supplemented by programs designed to build a supportive school culture. Situated on Star Lake Road, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to provide equitable opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of their background.

489

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	150
Black	102
Asian	92
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	51

Hispanic
150 (30.7 %)
Black
102 (20.9 %)
Asian
92 (18.9 %)
Two or More
57 (11.7 %)
Pacific Islander
51 (10.5 %)
White
36 (7.4 %)

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)945-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 99

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 78