Lake Wilderness Elementary

24216 Witte Road SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038

885 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Wilderness Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving students in the Tahoma School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school curriculum focuses on providing a balanced educational experience, typically incorporating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science alongside opportunities for student enrichment. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Lake Wilderness Elementary strives to create an engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors within the Tahoma district.

885

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Wilderness Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	518
Hispanic	111
Black	29
Asian	128
Two or More	94
Pacific Islander	5

White
518 (58.5 %)
Asian
128 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
111 (12.5 %)
Two or More
94 (10.6 %)
Black
29 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)

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:	Tahoma School District
Phone:	(425)413-3500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
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

Pre-Kindergarten 176

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 114