Enrollment
469
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530354000529
Hazel Valley Elementary — Burien, WA
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazel Valley Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hazel Valley Elementary reports 469 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Washington average and 16% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 469 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Highline School District spends $22,200 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.7% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazel Valley Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$22,200
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 469 Top 64% in Washington — larger than 36% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.9% +33% vs state
NCES ID 530354000529
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 14.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 469:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Hazel Valley Elementary.
$22,200
Per student
-4%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Burien
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Seahurst Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shorewood Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarhurst Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 21:1 students per teacher
Big Picture School
Alternative education program
233 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Highline Home School Center
Alternative education program
10 students
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Hazel Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hazel Valley Elementary?
Hazel Valley Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is a other school in Burien, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Valley Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Valley Elementary?
59.9% of students at Hazel Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Burien, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Valley Elementary?
Hazel Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.