White Center Heights Elementary
527 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
White Center Heights Elementary, located in the Highline Public Schools district, serves a diverse student population in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle. The school is known for its strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. With a focus on equity and community engagement, the school often implements programs designed to support multilingual learners and provide resources that bridge the opportunity gap, ensuring that every student has access to a quality education regardless of their background.
Beyond its academic curriculum, White Center Heights prides itself on creating a tight-knit school community that partners closely with families and local organizations. The school environment typically emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By leveraging its diverse student body as a strength, the school cultivates a collaborative atmosphere where staff and community members work together to provide a supportive, welcoming, and enriching educational experience.
Beyond its academic curriculum, White Center Heights prides itself on creating a tight-knit school community that partners closely with families and local organizations. The school environment typically emphasizes a "whole child" approach, integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By leveraging its diverse student body as a strength, the school cultivates a collaborative atmosphere where staff and community members work together to provide a supportive, welcoming, and enriching educational experience.
527
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic | 194 |
| Black | 117 |
| Asian | 122 |
| Two or More | 50 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic194 (36.9%)
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Asian122 (23.2%)
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Black117 (22.2%)
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Two or More50 (9.5%)
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White39 (7.4%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.8%)
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)631-5200 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 527 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 332 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 64 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
2
Kindergarten
81
Grade 1
102
Grade 2
83
Grade 3
85
Grade 4
92
Grade 5
82
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 2 |
| Kindergarten | 81 |
| Grade 1 | 102 |
| Grade 2 | 83 |
| Grade 3 | 85 |
| Grade 4 | 92 |
| Grade 5 | 82 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 241 | 45.7% |
| Male | 285 | 54.1% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.2% |
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