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Green Gables Elementary School

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Green Gables Elementary School ranks 650 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

650^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Green Gables Elementary is a public Pre-K through 5th grade school serving 281 students in the Federal Way School District, and it stands out as a relatively strong performer within its district despite the district's overall low statewide ranking.

Academically, the school outperforms its district in all core subjects, with science being a particular strength where it even exceeds the state average. It maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which is lower than many nearby schools like Lake Grove Elementary (16.5) and Olympic View Elementary (17.2). While its math scores lag slightly behind the state, its performance is notably better than most other schools in the Federal Way district, with only Twin Lakes Elementary ranking higher locally.

When compared to high-performing schools in the neighboring Tacoma School District, such as Browns Point Elementary, Green Gables has mid-level academic results. The school has shown effectiveness with several student groups but faces a significant and recent challenge in supporting its economically disadvantaged students, whose performance has declined. Its historical ranking has been volatile, suggesting changes that families may want to monitor for consistency.

281

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,642

Per pupil spending ?

58%

Free/discounted lunch ?

32607 47th Ave SW
Federal Way, WA 98023-1938

(253) 945-2700

District: Federal Way School District

Students who attend Green Gables Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lakota Middle School
High:	Decatur High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

25.6%

Hispanic:

19.9%

African American:

17.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 62nd percentile in 2021 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Federal Way School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 62nd-percentile peak (2021) to 44th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg31%

Washington avg48%

650^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 23Elementary Schools in the Federal Way School District

206^th of 247Federal Way School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.6	650 of 1160	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	676 of 1168	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.0	629 of 1169	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.1	459 of 1169	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.1	424 of 1107	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.5	777 of 1130	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.9	670 of 1054	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.3	531 of 1056	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	699 of 1053	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.3	658 of 1067	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.1	490 of 1106	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.8	372 of 1097	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.9	248 of 1092	77.3%	★★★★☆
2010	49.4	572 of 1088	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	76.4	192 of 1072	82.1%	★★★★☆
2008	70.7	281 of 1067	73.7%	★★★★☆
2007	62.4	401 of 1069	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.5	274 of 1051	73.9%	★★★★☆
2005	74.0	227 of 1031	78.0%	★★★★☆
2004	65.1	316 of 1026	69.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	91.7	4 of 108	96.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	497 of 1092	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.8	676 of 1093	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.4	494 of 1094	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.2	426 of 1100	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	402 of 1008	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.0	707 of 1068	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.2	720 of 1004	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	61.3	229 of 659	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.9	175 of 651	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	48.9	316 of 633	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.1	490 of 697	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	396 of 540	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	26.8	808 of 1013	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.1	768 of 1024	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.4	599 of 1013	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.5	408 of 1019	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.0	516 of 854	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.5	851 of 979	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.2	652 of 835	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	684 of 1098	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	658 of 1099	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	741 of 1099	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.6	468 of 1113	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	385 of 1025	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.7	766 of 1075	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.2	564 of 999	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	52.3	157 of 303	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.1	75 of 212	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	38.2	321 of 566	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	352 of 1007	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	370 of 1009	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.0	405 of 1011	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.9	343 of 1031	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.2	247 of 943	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	39.8	682 of 1027	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	596 of 833	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2022)96th percentile+36 vs school

Hispanic (2025)65th percentile+21 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile+11 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)48th percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2019)43rd percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)38th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)20th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+4 vs state

English Language Arts50%-3 vs state

Math39%-3 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, June 11, 2015

This will be our last year at the School, our 11th. the teacher care and strive to teach the children were they are at rather than were they are supposed to be. Now they have a segregated highly capable, multi-grade class that has been wonderful for our daughter. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 24, 2011

A GREAT school that really cares about kids. Teachers and leadership are amazing! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Green Gables Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32607 47th Ave SW	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-2700	281	20	14.4	58.0%	72 (25.6%)	49 (17.4%)	56 (19.9%)	24 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.4%)	47 (16.7%)	42.6	650^th of 1160 public elementary schools	44.0%		40.3	676^th of 1168 public elementary schools	42.1%	26	53.2	53.2	46.0	46.9	56.3			49.7	48.0	40.0	29.2	39.2	86.4	88.6	90.9	90.9	90.9	88.6	95.5	88.6	88.6	88.6	$22,642	$1,558	$21,084
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 SW 320th St	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-4200	371	23	16.4	72.5%	82 (22.1%)	71 (19.1%)	107 (28.8%)	21 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.4%)	68 (18.3%)	49.9	558^th of 1160 public elementary schools	51.9%		42.7	650^th of 1168 public elementary schools	44.3%	92	63.5	63.5	35.9	40.8	69.8			50.3	35.9	38.8	63.5	47.3	87.0	87.0	92.6	92.6	92.6	88.9	96.3	88.9	88.9	88.9	$20,669	$1,551	$19,118
Brigadoon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 SW 336th ST	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-2400	366	23	16.1	65.8%	85 (23.2%)	52 (14.2%)	117 (32.0%)	44 (12.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.2%)	48 (13.1%)	34.8	753^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	35.1%		41	666^th of 1168 public elementary schools	43.0%	87	41.7	41.7	39.1	41.9	43.8			41.6	54.4	34.9	37.5	42.3	87.9	93.1	91.4	91.4	91.4	91.4	94.8	91.4	91.4	91.4	$22,744	$1,890	$20,854
Crescent Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	4110 Nassau Ave Ne	Tacoma	98422	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-5500	451	24	18.7	48.8%	162 (35.9%)	48 (10.6%)	102 (22.6%)	38 (8.4%)	4 (0.9%)	19 (4.2%)	78 (17.3%)	68.6	324^th of 1160 public elementary schools	72.1%		72.6	293^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	74.9%	31	62.1	62.1	54.9	64.3	66.7			61.8	57.8	52.9	51.5	54.1	90.2	93.9	92.7	92.7	92.7	92.7	95.1	92.7	92.7	92.7	$18,981	$889	$18,092
Olympic View Elementary School	Public	K-7	2626 SW 327th St	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-3500	547	32	17.2	82.6%	59 (10.8%)	79 (14.4%)	238 (43.5%)	44 (8.0%)	4 (0.7%)	47 (8.6%)	76 (13.9%)	8.4	1109^th of 1160 public elementary schools	4.4%		5.5	1141^st of 1168 public elementary schools	2.3%	32	19.8	19.8	18.7	23.9	25.0	33.3	37.5	24.5	25.0	25.7	9.9	18.4	88.5	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	90.2	96.7	93.4	90.2	90.2	$18,986	$1,224	$17,761
Browns Point Elementary School	Public	K-5	1526 51st St Ne	Tacoma	98422	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-7600	445	22	19.9	20.4%	231 (51.9%)	17 (3.8%)	46 (10.3%)	67 (15.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (18.0%)	89.9	111^th of 1160 public elementary schools	90.4%		89.2	121^st of 1168 public elementary schools	89.6%	10	88.2	88.2	64.7	79.7	85.1			75.7	67.1	70.3	70.2	69.0	88.1	88.1	89.8	89.8	89.8	89.8	89.8	88.1	89.8	89.8	$19,452	$633	$18,819
Silver Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1310 SW 325th St	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-3900	382	24	16.2	74.6%	58 (15.2%)	78 (20.4%)	117 (30.6%)	33 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (12.8%)	46 (12.0%)	22.7	936^th of 1160 public elementary schools	19.3%		10.1	1098^th of 1168 public elementary schools	6.0%	162	29.2	29.2	41.4	24.0	41.5			36.4	50.0	20.0	29.2	33.5	69.4	77.8	81.9	81.9	81.9	70.8	81.9	80.6	70.8	70.8	$19,588	$1,342	$18,246
N.E. Tacoma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5412 29th St Ne	Tacoma	98422	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-6933	418	23	17.8	53.8%	138 (33.0%)	27 (6.5%)	110 (26.3%)	62 (14.8%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	67 (16.0%)	61.2	421^st of 1160 public elementary schools	63.7%		45.3	617^th of 1168 public elementary schools	47.2%	196	52.5	52.5	48.6	60.0	52.5			53.2	58.6	61.8	50.8	57.0	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	$21,142	$654	$20,488
Adelaide Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1635 SW 304th ST	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-2300	321	21	15.3	72.3%	57 (17.8%)	41 (12.8%)	120 (37.4%)	38 (11.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.6%)	44 (13.7%)	16.9	1003^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	13.5%		11.6	1083^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	7.3%	80	34.2	34.2	29.8	28.2	39.5			32.3	19.2	30.8	31.6	26.6	63.0	64.8	75.9	75.9	75.9	68.5	79.6	68.5	68.5	68.5	$24,394	$1,734	$22,660
Sherwood Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	34600 12th Av SW	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 945-3800	325	24	13.5	68.9%	70 (21.5%)	42 (12.9%)	93 (28.6%)	55 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.8%)	42 (12.9%)	35.1	747^th of 1160 public elementary schools	35.6%		26.1	879^th of 1168 public elementary schools	24.7%	132	42.9	42.9	38.0	46.8	49.1			44.8	40.0	44.7	33.3	39.0	79.6	83.7	79.6	79.6	79.6	83.7	85.7	81.6	83.7	83.7	$23,940	$1,932	$22,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gables Elementary School

How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 281 students attended Green Gables Elementary School.

Is Green Gables Elementary School a good school?

Green Gables Elementary School ranks 650^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Green Gables Elementary School in?

Federal Way School District

What is the racial makeup of Green Gables Elementary School?

Students at Green Gables Elementary School are 26% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 17% Two or more races, 11% Pacific Islander, 9% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Green Gables Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Green Gables Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakota Middle School
High : Decatur High School

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