Brookside Elementary

17447 37th Avenue N.E.
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

339 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside Elementary, located in Lake Forest Park, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades K–4 as part of the Shoreline School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Brookside focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering diverse programs that cater to the varied needs and interests of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the Lake Forest Park neighborhood, often leveraging its location to encourage parent involvement and community engagement. The school community is characterized by a collaborative spirit, with dedicated staff, active parent-teacher associations, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. Brookside Elementary remains focused on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a balanced approach to education that prioritizes student well-being and inclusivity.

339

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	39
Black	8
Asian	23
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	3

White
215 (63.6 %)
Two or More
50 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (11.5 %)
Asian
23 (6.8 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Shoreline School District
Phone:	(206)393-4140
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 68