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#1324 of 2,228 schools in WA
Nautilus K-8 School
Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA
A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 S 289TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003
- Math 38% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nautilus K-8 School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 40 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nautilus K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat 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
$70,800
Median home value
$428,500
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Lake Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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
Nautilus K-8 School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nautilus K-8 School
Nautilus K-8 School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,324 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nautilus K-8 School
What grades does Nautilus K-8 School serve?
Nautilus K-8 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nautilus K-8 School?
Nautilus K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nautilus K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nautilus K-8 School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nautilus K-8 School rank in WA?
Nautilus K-8 School ranks #1,324 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Nautilus K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nautilus K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Nautilus K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nautilus K-8 School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nautilus K-8 School a charter school?
No, Nautilus K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nautilus K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Nautilus K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nautilus K-8 School?
66.5% of students at Nautilus K-8 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (253) 945-3400
- Area population (ZIP 98003)
- 52,210
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 98003; 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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