Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Olympic View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympic View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Olympic View Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Rankings
Olympic View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympic View Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2027 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic View Elementary School's ranking?
Olympic View Elementary School is ranked #2027 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Olympic View Elementary School often compared to?
Olympic View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brigadoon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Olympic View Elementary School?
474 students attend Olympic View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Olympic View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olympic View Elementary School?
Olympic View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympic View Elementary School offer ?
Olympic View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olympic View Elementary School part of?
Olympic View Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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