Seahurst Elementary School

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Seahurst Elementary School is a public school located in Burien, Washington, serving students in the Highline School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school while cultivating a sense of community pride within the local neighborhood.

Beyond its core academic program, Seahurst Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative space where families, educators, and community members work together to support student success. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in enrichment activities. With its emphasis on equity and student-centered instruction, Seahurst strives to ensure that all children—regardless of their background—have access to the tools and encouragement needed to excel in a changing global landscape.

405

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seahurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	191
Black	51
Asian	38
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
191 (47.2%)
White
72 (17.8%)
Black
51 (12.6%)
Asian
38 (9.4%)
Two or More
33 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
17 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)631-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 34

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65