Thorndyke Elementary

thorndyke.tukwilaschools.org/

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thorndyke Elementary is a public school located in Seattle, Washington, serving as part of the Tukwila School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. By emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Thorndyke aims to prepare its young learners for success in a global society, focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and support. Being situated within the Tukwila School District—a district noted for its high level of cultural diversity—Thorndyke Elementary prides itself on providing resources and specialized programs designed to support students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The school works closely with families and local organizations to ensure that every student has access to the tools and stability needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

370

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thorndyke Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	119
Black	92
Asian	48
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	31

Hispanic
119 (34.2 %)
Black
92 (26.4 %)
Asian
48 (13.8 %)
White
42 (12.1 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (8.9 %)
Two or More
15 (4.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Tukwila School District
Phone:	(206)901-7600
Website:	http://thorndyke.tukwilaschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 44

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 52