Valhalla Elementary School

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valhalla Elementary School is a public school located in Auburn, Washington, serving students within the Auburn School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. As part of a diverse school district, Valhalla Elementary typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, music, physical education, and various enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to building a strong community atmosphere, often encouraging active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, staff, and families. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming campus, Valhalla Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and a variety of support services. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

517

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valhalla Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	242
Black	57
Asian	69
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
242 (46.8%)
White
75 (14.5%)
Asian
69 (13.3%)
Black
57 (11.0%)
Two or More
53 (10.3%)
Pacific Islander
20 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-4300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 92