Rainier View Elementary School

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rainier View Elementary School is a public school located in Federal Way, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Federal Way Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated in a residential area, serving as a neighborhood anchor that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its diverse student body and dedicated staff who aim to close achievement gaps through targeted instruction and community engagement. Beyond core curriculum subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Rainier View often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at promoting equity and student wellness. By utilizing a mix of collaborative classroom settings and extracurricular resources, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of each student in the Federal Way community.

495

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainier View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	138
Black	59
Asian	82
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
138 (27.9%)
White
110 (22.2%)
Asian
82 (16.6%)
Two or More
61 (12.3%)
Black
59 (11.9%)
Pacific Islander
43 (8.7%)
American Indian
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:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-3700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 26

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 89