North Hill Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Washington 98148 · Highline School District
#390 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#13915 of 50,301 nationally
About North Hill Elementary
North Hill Elementary is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Highline School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 518 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 390th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 518.
There are 9 schools in Des Moines; North Hill Elementary ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Hill Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Hill Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maritime High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
126 students · 309 m away
Marvista Elementary
Normandy Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 1.1 km away
Madrona Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 2.6 km away
Mount Rainier High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students · 3.1 km away
Midway Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 3.3 km away
Pacific Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students · 3.4 km away
Cascade Public Schools
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
126 students · 3.5 km away
Chinook Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students · 3.7 km away
Bow Lake Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 3.7 km away
Sylvester Middle School
Burien · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Enatai Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Jason Lee Elementary School
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Naches Trail Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
Valhalla Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
Hilltop Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Hill Elementary a good school?
North Hill Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #390 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Hill Elementary rank in Washington?
North Hill Elementary ranks #390 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #13915 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Hill Elementary?
North Hill Elementary had 518 students in 2025.
Is North Hill Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
North Hill Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Hill Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Hill Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.