Island Park Elementary

5437 Island Crest Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040

380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Island Park Elementary is a highly regarded public school located on Mercer Island, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Mercer Island School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-oriented environment. It consistently earns high ratings for student achievement and test scores, reflecting the district's overall commitment to providing a rigorous and well-rounded education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Island Park emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a robust volunteer network, which helps fund enrichment programs, community events, and classroom resources. With its scenic location and focus on fostering an inclusive, high-performing learning environment, Island Park Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local community.

380

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Island Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Asian	84
Two or More	60

White
209 (55.0 %)
Asian
84 (22.1 %)
Two or More
60 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mercer Island School District
Phone:	(206)236-3410
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 58

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70