- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seatac, WA
Bow Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bow Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000521
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bow Lake Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bow Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bow Lake Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 530354000521 · Seatac, WA Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Bow Lake Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bow Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier High School
1,846 students
- Highline High
Highline High School
1,423 students
- Evergreen High
Evergreen High School
1,080 students
- Glacier Middle
Glacier Middle School
803 students
- Cascade Middle 671
Cascade Middle School
671 students
- This school 524
Bow Lake Elementary
524 students
What this shows Bow Lake Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bow Lake Elementary compares
Bow Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 15.6%
White 10.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Bow Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bow Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bow Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bow Lake Elementary
How many students attend Bow Lake Elementary?
Bow Lake Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seatac, WA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bow Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bow Lake Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bow Lake Elementary?
70.6% of students at Bow Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bow Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bow Lake Elementary is African American at 32.3% of enrollment, in Seatac, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bow Lake Elementary?
Bow Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bow Lake Elementary rank among schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seatac on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Bow Lake Elementary, Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students), Highline High School (1,423 students), and Evergreen High School (1,080 students). See the Highline School District district page for the complete list.