Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rainier View Elementary 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rainier View Elementary School serves the southern part of Federal Way, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rainier View Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Rainier View Elementary 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 Rainier View Elementary School is 0.82, 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
#1991 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
12%
5%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainier View Elementary School's ranking?
Rainier View Elementary School is ranked #1991 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier View Elementary School often compared to?
Rainier View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland Elementary School, Alpac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rainier View Elementary School?
495 students attend Rainier View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Rainier View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rainier View Elementary School?
Rainier View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainier View Elementary School offer ?
Rainier View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainier View Elementary School part of?
Rainier View Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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