Shadow Lake Elementary

22620 Sweeney Road SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shadow Lake Elementary is a public school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Tahoma School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from its location within the highly regarded Tahoma district, which is frequently recognized for its rigorous curriculum, commitment to student success, and strong community engagement.

The school’s culture centers on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. Teachers and staff at Shadow Lake prioritize collaborative learning, often utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population. With an active parent-teacher association and a strong focus on building a safe, inclusive campus, Shadow Lake Elementary is viewed as a foundational pillar for families in the Maple Valley area who value community-oriented public education.

479

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	83
Black	7
Asian	25
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
300 (62.6%)
Hispanic
83 (17.3%)
Two or More
60 (12.5%)
Asian
25 (5.2%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
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:	Tahoma School District
Phone:	(425)413-6100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 82