Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Lakes Elementary School serves a 2.1 square mile area in the west part of Federal Way, WA, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of its attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is approximately 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#602 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
19%
5%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #602 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Twin Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnycrest Elementary School, Brigadoon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
371 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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