Green Gables Elementary School

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Green Gables Elementary School, located in Federal Way, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Federal Way Public Schools district. The school is situated in a residential area and prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, offering programs that cater to a diverse student body with varying academic needs. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Green Gables emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating activities that encourage creativity and physical wellness. With its location in the heart of Federal Way, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

281

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Green Gables Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	56
Black	49
Asian	24
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	32

White
72 (25.6%)
Hispanic
56 (19.9%)
Black
49 (17.4%)
Two or More
47 (16.7%)
Pacific Islander
32 (11.4%)
Asian
24 (8.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-2700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50