Rainier View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, Washington, serving 495 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Federal Way School District, which is ranked 213 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rainier View Elementary consistently underperforms academically, with only 20.09% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15.49% proficient or better in math, compared to district averages of 35.31% and 23.51%, respectively. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority and low-income students than nearby schools like Sherwood Forest Elementary. Rainier View has ranked in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools for several years, receiving 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
Despite higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, Rainier View's academic struggles persist, suggesting the need for more effective instructional strategies and targeted support for its diverse student population. When compared to higher-performing schools in the Federal Way School District, such as Sherwood Forest Elementary, Rainier View's underperformance is even more pronounced, highlighting the opportunity for the school to learn from its successful counterparts.
Rainier View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Washington elementary schools.
Federal Way School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Rainier View Elementary School.
Students at Rainier View Elementary School are 31% Hispanic, 19% White, 18% African American, 13% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Students who attend Rainier View Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Sequoyah Middle SchoolHigh : Todd Beamer High School