Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nautilus K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nautilus K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nautilus K-8 School's student population of 477 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nautilus K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nautilus K-8 School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1223 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
10%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nautilus K-8 School's ranking?
Nautilus K-8 School is ranked #1223 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Nautilus K-8 School often compared to?
Nautilus K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brigadoon Elementary School, Woodmont K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Nautilus K-8 School?
477 students attend Nautilus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Nautilus K-8 School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nautilus K-8 School?
Nautilus K-8 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nautilus K-8 School offer ?
Nautilus K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nautilus K-8 School part of?
Nautilus K-8 School is part of Federal Way School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2007
Good school, great hard working teachers, like all schools they are budget constrained as it pertains to extra curriculars. They have a great after school math club. Parental involvement seems higher that average.
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