White Center Heights Elementary

533 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
White Center Heights Elementary, located in the Highline Public Schools district, serves a diverse student population in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. The school is known for its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. With a focus on equity and community engagement, the school often implements programs designed to support multilingual learners and provide resources that bridge the opportunity gap, ensuring that every student has access to a quality education regardless of their background.

Beyond its academic curriculum, White Center Heights prides itself on creating a tight-knit school community that partners closely with families and local organizations. The school environment typically emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By leveraging its diverse student body as a strength, the school cultivates a collaborative atmosphere where staff and community members work together to provide a supportive, welcoming, and enriching educational experience.
533
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Center Heights Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic160
Black112
Asian163
Two or More54
American Indian3
Pacific Islander6
  • Asian
    163 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    160 (30.0 %)
  • Black
    112 (21.0 %)
  • Two or More
    54 (10.1 %)
  • White
    35 (6.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Highline School District
Phone: (206)631-5200
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 332
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 96
Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Center Heights Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten77
Grade 190
Grade 288
Grade 3102
Grade 496
Grade 580
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Center Heights Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25848.4%
Male27551.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)