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Shorewood Elementary

2725 SW 116th St, Burien, WA 98146Highline School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
458
Students
Total enrolled
$22,200
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 55% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 458 students in grades PK–05 in Burien, Washington.
55% above average funding
District spends $22,200 per pupil, 55% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Shorewood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Burien, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 458 students. The district invests $22,200 per student — 55% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Shorewood Elementary

458
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution268 male · 189 female
59%
41%
Male 59%Female 41%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 256 students
Student Composition
18%
31%
25%
9%
14%
Asian18%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black9%
Multiracial14%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530354000550

Academic Outcomes at Shorewood Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98146

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,200Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,200
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,768
Student Support$4,218
Administration$2,664
Operations$3,330
Other$2,220
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,200 spent per student, an estimated $9,835 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
30%
State government
55.7%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal programs
14.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,200/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Midway ElementaryMarvista ElementaryWhite Center Heights ElementaryDes Moines Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Glacier Middle SchoolCascade Middle SchoolPacific Middle SchoolSylvester Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Mount Rainier High SchoolHighline High SchoolEvergreen High SchoolTyee High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHighline School District →
Phone: (206)631-4900
NCES ID: 530354000550
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Burien seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Evergreen High School
1,036 students · 09–12
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Mid
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Mid
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683 students · 06–08
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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619 students · 06–08
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District School Rankings
Location
2725 SW 116th St, Burien, WA 98146
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.