Madrona Elementary

20301 32nd Ave South
SeaTac, WA 98198

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madrona Elementary, located in the Highline School District in SeaTac, Washington, serves a diverse student population in the Pacific Northwest. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of its multicultural community, often utilizing various district resources to support English Language Learners and students requiring specialized instruction.

Beyond the classroom, Madrona Elementary strives to foster a strong sense of community by encouraging parent involvement and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission generally aligns with the Highline School District’s broader goals of ensuring that every student is "known by name, strength, and need." By prioritizing equitable access to high-quality instruction and maintaining a supportive campus culture, the school plays a vital role in preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

317

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madrona Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	162
Black	65
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	34

Hispanic
162 (51.1%)
Black
65 (20.5%)
Pacific Islander
34 (10.7%)
Two or More
21 (6.6%)
White
20 (6.3%)
Asian
14 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 1

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 40