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#1371 of 2,228 schools in WA
Green Gables Elementary School
Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
32607 47TH AVE SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Gables Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Gables Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Brigadoon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Crescent Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Olympic View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 474 | 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.
Federal Way School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Green Gables Elementary School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Gables Elementary School
Green Gables Elementary School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Gables Elementary School
What grades does Green Gables Elementary School serve?
Green Gables Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Gables Elementary School rank in WA?
Green Gables Elementary School ranks #1,371 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Green Gables Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Gables Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Green Gables Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Gables Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Green Gables Elementary School a charter school?
No, Green Gables Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Gables Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Green Gables Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Gables Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Green Gables 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (253) 945-2700
- 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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