- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Federal Way, WA
Green Gables Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Gables Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530282001120
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Gables Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Gables Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Gables Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Green Gables Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530282001120 · Federal Way, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Green Gables Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Green Gables Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 281
Green Gables Elementary School
281 students
What this shows Green Gables Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Gables Elementary School compares
Green Gables Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 19% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.4%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 25.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.6, Green Gables Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Gables Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Gables Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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Federal Way Public School Eceap
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55 students
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Gables Elementary School
How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Gables Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 Green Gables Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Green Gables Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Gables Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Gables Elementary School is White at 25.6% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Gables Elementary School rank among schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Gables Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Green Gables Elementary School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.