- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burien, WA
Seahurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seahurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530354000549
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seahurst Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Burien · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seahurst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seahurst Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Burien, WA.
School address
District: Highline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530354000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Seahurst Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+22.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 530354000549 · Burien, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 23.8:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students)
Seahurst Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+22.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Seahurst Elementary School 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 405
Seahurst Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Seahurst Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seahurst Elementary School compares
Seahurst Elementary 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 405 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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 17.8%
African American 12.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Seahurst Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Highline School District reports $20,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seahurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glacier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seahurst Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Burien
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gregory Heights Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hazel Valley Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Shorewood Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cedarhurst Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Big Picture School
Alternative education program
233 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Highline Home School Center
Alternative education program
10 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seahurst Elementary School
How many students attend Seahurst Elementary School?
Seahurst Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burien, WA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seahurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seahurst Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seahurst Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Seahurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seahurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seahurst Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Burien, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seahurst Elementary School?
Seahurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Seahurst Elementary School rank among schools in Burien?
By Resource Investment Index, Seahurst Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Burien, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burien on the city page.
What other schools are in Highline School District?
Besides Seahurst Elementary School, 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.