How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Star Lake Elementary School | Valhalla Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kent, WA | Auburn, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 434 | 517 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.9% | 61.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Star Lake Elementary School | Valhalla Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,898 | $17,898 |
| District | Federal Way School District | Federal Way School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Star Lake Elementary School | Valhalla Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.2% | 14.5% |
| African American | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.4% | 46.8% |
| Asian | 15.7% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 9.7% | 3.9% |
| Multiracial | 14.7% | 10.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Star Lake Elementary School | Valhalla Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 312:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.1% | 49.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.