Highland Terrace Elementary

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Terrace Elementary is a public school serving the Shoreline School District in Shoreline, Washington. As part of a community-focused district, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment that aims to foster academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades K–5. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, benefiting from an active parent-teacher association and a strong sense of community engagement. Highland Terrace prioritizes equity and accessibility, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through targeted support programs and enrichment activities. With its focus on collaborative learning and a welcoming atmosphere, Highland Terrace Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Shoreline community, dedicated to preparing young students for success in middle school and beyond.

350

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Terrace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	32
Black	9
Asian	40
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
210 (60.2 %)
Two or More
57 (16.3 %)
Asian
40 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
32 (9.2 %)
Black
9 (2.6 %)
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:	Shoreline School District
Phone:	(206)393-4341
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 60

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 68