Bow Lake Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction SeaTac, WA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ C (64.8)
  • 524 Students
  • 33.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (206)631-3500 Phone
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Bow Lake Elementary
SeaTac, WA 98188
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (64.8)
524
Students
33.2
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(206)631-3500
Phone

Located in SeaTac, WASHINGTON (ZIP 98188), Bow Lake Elementary is a Elementary school serving grades PK–05 in the Highline School District district.

Key statistics: 524 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
524.0
State avg: 399.0
▲ 31% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.79:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
75.6%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 50% worse
School Details
School Name
Bow Lake Elementary
NCESSCH ID
530354000521
State School ID
WA-17401-2982
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
18237 42nd Ave S
City
SeaTac
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98188
County
King County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5309
State Leg. Upper
53033
State Leg. Lower
53033
Latitude
47.4391
Longitude
-122.2826
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
524
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.2
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 396 75.6%
Not Applicable 319 60.9%
District Info
District Name
Highline School District
LEAID
5303540
State LEA ID
WA-17401
Phone
(206)631-3000
Website
http://www.highlineschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BURIEN
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$443,854K
Federal Revenue
$57,521K
State Revenue
$260,861K
Local Revenue
$125,472K
Total Expenditure
$428,971K
Instruction Exp.
$209,627K
Support Services
$153,159K
Other Current Exp.
$8,892K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Bow Lake Elementary

1
Chinook Middle School
SeaTac · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Tyee High School
SeaTac · High
0.3 mi
3
Valley View Early Childhood Center
SeaTac · Prekindergarten
0.5 mi
4
McMicken Heights Elementary
SeaTac · Elementary
1 mi
5
Madrona Elementary
SeaTac · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Puget Sound Skills Center
Seattle · High
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bow Lake Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Bow Lake Elementary?
524 students are enrolled at Bow Lake Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Bow Lake Elementary have?
Bow Lake Elementary has 33.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Bow Lake Elementary serve?
Bow Lake Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Bow Lake Elementary a charter school?
Bow Lake Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Bow Lake Elementary located in?
Bow Lake Elementary is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Bow Lake Elementary belong to?
Bow Lake Elementary is part of the Highline School District school district.
How much does Highline School District spend per student?
The Highline School District district spends approximately $818,646,947 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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