Tukwila Elementary

tukwila.tukwilaschools.org/

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tukwila Elementary School, located in Tukwila, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the Tukwila School District. The school is known for its highly diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant, multicultural makeup of the surrounding community. Its academic environment is centered on fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are supported through targeted instruction and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to address the social-emotional needs of its learners alongside their academic growth. By maintaining close ties with the district’s mission, Tukwila Elementary strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students, ensuring they are prepared for middle school and beyond. For families seeking more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or enrollment, the school’s official website at [www.tukwila.wednet.edu](http://www.tukwila.wednet.edu) serves as the primary resource for updates and community communications.

450

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tukwila Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	147
Black	68
Asian	103
Two or More	45
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
147 (33.1 %)
Asian
103 (23.2 %)
Black
68 (15.3 %)
White
64 (14.4 %)
Two or More
45 (10.1 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

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)901-7500
Website:	http://tukwila.tukwilaschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 41

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 66