Silver Lake Elementary School

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silver Lake Elementary School, located in Federal Way, Washington, serves a diverse student population as part of the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By focusing on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Silver Lake Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school works closely with families and local partners to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its student body. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the faculty and staff strive to create a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, positive members of their community.

373

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	111
Black	94
Asian	20
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	48

Hispanic
111 (29.8 %)
Black
94 (25.3 %)
White
60 (16.1 %)
Pacific Islander
48 (12.9 %)
Two or More
39 (10.5 %)
Asian
20 (5.4 %)

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)945-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 77

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	49.9%
Male	186	49.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)