Marvista Elementary

School Overview
Marvista Elementary, located in the scenic community of Normandy Park, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Highline Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and connection to the local neighborhood, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school leverages its coastal location and proximity to nature to offer a unique educational experience, often integrating local environmental themes into its curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, which work together to foster an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere. Marvista places a high priority on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, offering various support services and enrichment programs designed to help every child reach their potential. By balancing rigorous core academics with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement, Marvista Elementary aims to prepare its students to be successful, well-rounded learners as they transition to middle school.
536
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvista Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White253
Hispanic102
Black62
Asian24
Two or More78
American Indian7
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    253 (47.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    102 (19.0 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (14.6 %)
  • Black
    62 (11.6 %)
  • Asian
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3 %)
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: Highline School District
Phone: (206)631-4200
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 103
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 112
Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marvista Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten81
Grade 1103
Grade 275
Grade 395
Grade 4112
Grade 570
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marvista Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26148.7%
Male27551.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)