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Woodmont K-8 School

26454 16TH AV S, DES MOINES, WA 98198Federal Way School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
439
Students
Total enrolled
$21,913
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 439 students in grades KG–08 in DES MOINES, Washington.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,913 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Woodmont K-8 School is a mid-sized elementary in DES MOINES, Washington, serving grades KG–08 with 439 students. The district invests $21,913 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Woodmont K-8 School

439
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution203 male · 233 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 285 students
Student Composition
15%
24%
33%
15%
8%
Asian15%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black15%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530282000456

Academic Outcomes at Woodmont K-8 School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98198

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,913Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,913
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,642
Student Support$4,163
Administration$2,630
Operations$3,287
Other$2,191
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,913 spent per student, an estimated $9,707 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
17%
State government
68.0%
Local (property tax)
16.9%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,913/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Wildwood Elementary SchoolValhalla Elementary SchoolSunnycrest Elementary SchoolRainier View Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Evergreen Middle SchoolSacajawea Middle SchoolIllahee Middle SchoolLakota Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolFederal Way High SchoolDecatur High SchoolTodd Beamer High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFederal Way School District →
Phone: (253)945-4500
NCES ID: 530282000456
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DES MOINES seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Decatur High School
1,327 students · 09–12
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High
Todd Beamer High School
1,302 students · 09–12
● 54 opp71% FRL
Mid
Evergreen Middle School
718 students · 06–08
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Mid
Sacajawea Middle School
684 students · 06–08
● 54 opp82% FRL
Mid
Illahee Middle School
671 students · 05–08
● 54 opp77% FRL
Mid
Lakota Middle School
632 students · 06–08
● 47 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
26454 16TH AV S, DES MOINES, WA 98198
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.