North Hill Elementary

19835 8th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98148

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Hill Elementary, located in Des Moines, Washington, is a public school serving students within the Highline Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban setting just south of Sea-Tac Airport, the school plays a vital role in its local community by providing foundational K–5 education. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body, often emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards.

As part of the Highline school community, North Hill focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a variety of programs and dedicated staff. The school actively encourages family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere, North Hill Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued while receiving the personalized attention necessary to meet their individual learning needs.

518

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	149
Black	44
Asian	53
Two or More	88
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
179 (34.6%)
Hispanic
149 (28.8%)
Two or More
88 (17.0%)
Asian
53 (10.2%)
Black
44 (8.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)631-4600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 82

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 91