Gregory Heights Elementary

488 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gregory Heights Elementary, located in Burien, Washington, is a vibrant public school serving students in the Highline Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum focused on both core subjects and enrichment, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding local community.

Beyond its academic program, Gregory Heights places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school culture. The staff works closely with families to ensure that every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With its convenient location in the heart of Burien, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, often hosting programs and initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and promote a collaborative partnership between educators and parents.

488

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gregory Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	196
Black	23
Asian	30
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
196 (40.2%)
White
164 (33.6%)
Two or More
60 (12.3%)
Asian
30 (6.1%)
Black
23 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.9%)
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:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 73