Federal Way Public Schools Headstart (2025 Ranking)

31457 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Tel: (253) 945-2000

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Quick Facts (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students (20-21)

53 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart
2021	53
2020	113
2019	113
2018	4
2017	4
2016	10
2015	18
2014	25
2013	24
2012	26
2011	24

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Total Classroom Teachers

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Year Founded

1938

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School Motto

Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.

School Rankings

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State Level (WA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

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16:1

American Indian

(20-21)

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

(20-21)

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	6%	8%	12%
2020	6%	8%	11%
2019	6%	8%	11%
2014	4%	7%	12%

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Hispanic

(20-21)

38%

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	38%	25%	33%
2020	45%	24%	31%
2019	45%	24%	31%
2018	50%	23%	30%
2017	50%	23%	30%
2016	40%	22%	28%
2015	28%	22%	27%
2014	40%	21%	26%
2013	46%	20%	24%
2012	42%	20%	23%
2011	46%	18%	22%

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Black

(20-21)

30%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	30%	5%	16%
2020	10%	5%	15%
2019	10%	5%	15%
2016	10%	4%	13%
2013	4%	5%	11%
2012	4%	5%	12%

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White

(20-21)

13%

51%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	13%	51%	22%
2020	12%	53%	25%
2019	12%	53%	25%
2018	25%	55%	29%
2017	25%	55%	29%
2016	10%	56%	31%
2015	39%	57%	33%
2014	28%	58%	34%
2013	33%	59%	35%
2012	19%	60%	37%
2011	25%	63%	38%

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Hawaiian

(20-21)

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	6%	1%	6%
2020	8%	1%	6%
2019	8%	1%	6%
2016	10%	1%	4%
2015	5%	1%	4%
2014	4%	1%	4%
2012	8%	1%	4%
2011	4%	1%	4%

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Two or more races

(20-21)

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	7%	9%	10%
2020	18%	8%	11%
2019	18%	8%	11%
2018	25%	8%	12%
2017	25%	8%	12%
2016	30%	7%	12%
2015	28%	7%	12%
2014	24%	7%	12%
2013	17%	6%	11%
2012	27%	5%	10%
2011	25%	4%	9%

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0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	0.74	0.67	0.79
2020	0.74	0.65	0.80
2019	0.74	0.65	0.80
2018	0.63	0.64	0.79
2017	0.63	0.64	0.79
2016	0.73	0.63	0.79
2015	0.70	0.62	0.78
2014	0.71	0.61	0.78
2013	0.66	0.61	0.78
2012	0.71	0.60	0.78
2011	0.67	0.58	0.77

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Eligible for (20-21)

66%

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	66%	35%	54%
2020	5%	35%	50%
2019	5%	35%	50%
2016	60%	38%	51%
2015	72%	39%	52%
2014	48%	39%	48%
2013	50%	38%	48%
2012	42%	37%	46%
2011	33%	33%	32%

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Eligible for (20-21)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2021)
Year	Federal Way Public Schools Headstart	Washington	Federal Way School District
2021	6%	7%	10%
2020	3%	8%	11%
2019	3%	8%	11%
2015	16%	7%	8%
2013	4%	7%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Federal Way School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Federal Way Public Schools Headstart?

53 students attend Federal Way Public Schools Headstart.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Federal Way Public Schools Headstart students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Federal Way Public Schools Headstart offer ?

Federal Way Public Schools Headstart offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Federal Way Public Schools Headstart part of?

Federal Way Public Schools Headstart is part of Federal Way School District.

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