Mirror Lake Elementary School

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mirror Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. The school benefits from its location in a diverse suburban community, and it focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to family engagement and collaborative support systems. Mirror Lake offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including dedicated instructional support, special education services, and enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing a positive school culture and clear academic goals, Mirror Lake Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building meaningful connections with their peers and teachers.

491

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	171
Black	86
Asian	70
Two or More	75
Pacific Islander	24

Hispanic
171 (34.8%)
Black
86 (17.5%)
Two or More
75 (15.3%)
Asian
70 (14.3%)
White
65 (13.2%)
Pacific Islander
24 (4.9%)

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)945-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 72

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mirror Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	47.9%
Male	256	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)