West Mercer Elementary

4141 81st Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

422 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Mercer Elementary is a highly regarded public school located on Mercer Island, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Mercer Island School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive community environment. It consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth and enrichment.

Beyond its academic reputation, West Mercer Elementary benefits from a high level of parent involvement and an active PTA, which help facilitate a variety of school programs and extracurricular activities. The school environment is designed to foster inclusivity and curiosity, aiming to prepare students for success in the district's middle and high school programs. Its location on the north end of Mercer Island serves a stable, community-oriented population, contributing to a campus culture that prioritizes both scholastic excellence and the well-being of every student.

422

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Mercer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	37
Black	8
Asian	135
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

White
182 (43.1 %)
Asian
135 (32.0 %)
Two or More
59 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
37 (8.8 %)
Black
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
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:	Mercer Island School District
Phone:	(206)236-3430
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 65

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81