Hazel Valley Elementary

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hazel Valley Elementary is a public school located in Burien, Washington, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Highline School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both character and resilience. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of each learner, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Hazel Valley plays an active role in the local Burien community. The school encourages family involvement through parent-teacher organizations and community outreach programs, recognizing that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student achievement. With a focus on equity and academic growth, Hazel Valley strives to provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere where all students feel encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

469

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazel Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	298
Black	33
Asian	31
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
298 (63.9%)
White
69 (14.8%)
Black
33 (7.1%)
Asian
31 (6.7%)
Two or More
27 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.7%)

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)631-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 1

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 80