Panther Lake Elementary School

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Panther Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the resources necessary to succeed in their foundational years of education.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become "Panther Pride" ambassadors. Panther Lake utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, including collaborative classroom settings and extracurricular opportunities, to promote a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Federal Way community, the school aims to cultivate a safe and welcoming space that prepares young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

427

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Panther Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	140
Black	103
Asian	28
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	54

Hispanic
140 (32.9%)
Black
103 (24.2%)
White
58 (13.6%)
Pacific Islander
54 (12.7%)
Two or More
42 (9.9%)
Asian
28 (6.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)945-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 82

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Panther Lake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Panther Lake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	53.9%
Male	196	45.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)