- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seatac, WA
Mcmicken Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcmicken Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000536
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcmicken Heights Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Seatac · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcmicken Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmicken Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Seatac, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mcmicken Heights Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530354000536 · Seatac, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 13.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Mcmicken Heights Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mcmicken Heights 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 484
Mcmicken Heights Elementary
484 students
What this shows Mcmicken Heights Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcmicken Heights Elementary compares
Mcmicken Heights 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Asian 20.7%
White 9.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Mcmicken Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcmicken Heights 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcmicken Heights 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcmicken Heights Elementary
How many students attend Mcmicken Heights Elementary?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seatac, WA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmicken Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmicken Heights Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Mcmicken Heights Elementary?
68.9% of students at Mcmicken Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcmicken Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcmicken Heights Elementary is African American at 29.1% 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 Mcmicken Heights Elementary?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mcmicken Heights Elementary rank among schools in Seatac?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmicken Heights Elementary ranks #2 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 Mcmicken Heights 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.