- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Federal Way, WA
Nautilus K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Nautilus K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530282000444
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nautilus K-8 School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #9 of 20
- public schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nautilus K-8 School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nautilus K-8 School ranks #9 of 20 public schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Nautilus K-8 School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 530282000444 · Federal Way, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 18:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Nautilus K-8 School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Nautilus K-8 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 469
Nautilus K-8 School
469 students
What this shows Nautilus K-8 School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nautilus K-8 School compares
Nautilus K-8 School is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Washington - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 23.9%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 13.2%
African American 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Nautilus K-8 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 Nautilus K-8 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 | Similar 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 Nautilus K-8 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nautilus K-8 School
How many students attend Nautilus K-8 School?
Nautilus K-8 School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nautilus K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nautilus K-8 School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nautilus K-8 School?
58.2% of students at Nautilus K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nautilus K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Nautilus K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Federal Way, 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 Nautilus K-8 School?
Nautilus K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Nautilus K-8 School rank among public schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Nautilus K-8 School ranks #9 of 20 public 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 public schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Nautilus K-8 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.