Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nautilus K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (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 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Mascot
Navigators
School Rankings
Nautilus K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nautilus K-8 School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1093 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Navigators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nautilus K-8 School's ranking?
Nautilus K-8 School is ranked #1093 out of 2,088 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Nautilus K-8 School?
469 students attend Nautilus K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Nautilus K-8 School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nautilus K-8 School?
Nautilus K-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nautilus K-8 School offer ?
Nautilus K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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