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#2117 of 2,228 schools in WA
Adelaide Elementary School
Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1635 SW 304th ST, Federal Way, WA 98023
- Math 24% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adelaide Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adelaide Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,960
Median home value
$545,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Olympic View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| St Lukes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–1 | 1.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #31 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adelaide Elementary School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adelaide Elementary School
Adelaide Elementary School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,117 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adelaide Elementary School
What grades does Adelaide Elementary School serve?
Adelaide Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Adelaide Elementary School?
Adelaide Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelaide Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adelaide Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adelaide Elementary School rank in WA?
Adelaide Elementary School ranks #2,117 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Adelaide Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adelaide Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adelaide Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adelaide Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Adelaide Elementary School a charter school?
No, Adelaide Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adelaide Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Adelaide Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adelaide Elementary School?
77.4% of students at Adelaide Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (253) 945-2300
- Area population (ZIP 98023)
- 49,593
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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