Enrollment
405
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seahurst Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seahurst Elementary School
Seahurst Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burien, Washington, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Washington schools and 35% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (18%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burien's public schools, it stands alongside Gregory Heights Elementary (488 students): Seahurst Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 19.5:1).
Highline School District also operates Mount Rainier High School (1,846 students) and Highline High School (1,423 students) alongside Seahurst Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seahurst Elementary School compares
Seahurst Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highline School District, which includes Seahurst Elementary School.
$19,077
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seahurst Elementary School a good school?
Seahurst Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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