Lake Forest Park Elementary

18500 37th Avenue N.E.
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Forest Park Elementary, located in the Shoreline School District, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through grade six. Nestled in a wooded, residential neighborhood in Lake Forest Park, Washington, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often highlighting the active involvement of parents and local community members in student enrichment programs and daily school life.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lake Forest Park Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students, often integrating social-emotional learning with traditional studies. The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its diverse extracurricular offerings, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience. With a reputation for maintaining high standards and a welcoming campus culture, it remains a central pillar of the Lake Forest Park neighborhood, preparing students for a smooth transition into middle school within the Shoreline district.

426

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	43
Black	27
Asian	46
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (59.1 %)
Two or More
57 (13.4 %)
Asian
46 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.1 %)
Black
27 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)393-4130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 67

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 73