Brigadoon Elementary School

3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brigadoon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brigadoon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Brigadoon Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Brigadoon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brigadoon Elementary School is 0.83, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1164 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brigadoon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brigadoon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brigadoon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
15%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
26%
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Black
19%
5%
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White
21%
49%
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Hawaiian
7%
1%
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Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.83
This chart displays the diversity score of Brigadoon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brigadoon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brigadoon Elementary School's ranking?
Brigadoon Elementary School is ranked #1164 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Brigadoon Elementary School often compared to?
Brigadoon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympic View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Brigadoon Elementary School?
353 students attend Brigadoon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Brigadoon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brigadoon Elementary School?
Brigadoon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brigadoon Elementary School offer ?
Brigadoon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brigadoon Elementary School part of?
Brigadoon Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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