Olympic View Elementary School

2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olympic View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Olympic View Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Olympic View 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 Olympic View Elementary School is 0.75, 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)
#1994 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olympic View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olympic View 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.
23%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olympic View 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.
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olympic View Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olympic View Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
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White
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
15%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Olympic View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Olympic View 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
77%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olympic View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olympic View 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 Olympic View Elementary School's ranking?
Olympic View Elementary School is ranked #1994 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Olympic View Elementary School often compared to?
Olympic View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brigadoon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Olympic View Elementary School?
423 students attend Olympic View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Olympic View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic View Elementary School?
Olympic View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympic View Elementary School offer ?
Olympic View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olympic View Elementary School part of?
Olympic View 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: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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