Panther Lake Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Federal Way, Washington 98003 · Federal Way School District
#1121 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#44300 of 50,301 nationally
About Panther Lake Elementary School
Panther Lake Elementary School is a public elementary located in Federal Way, in the Federal Way School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 427 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1121st of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is students per teacher (27th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 427.
There are 28 schools in Federal Way; Panther Lake Elementary School ranks 24th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
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 Panther Lake Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Panther Lake Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–10
309 students · 895 m away
Enterprise Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 924 m away
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 1.2 km away
Support School
Federal Way · Public other · Grades PK–12
55 students · 1.4 km away
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 11–12
17 students · 1.4 km away
Federal Way Public School ECEAP
Federal Way · Public other · Grades PK–PK
348 students · 1.4 km away
Gateway to College
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
23 students · 1.4 km away
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 6–12
532 students · 1.7 km away
Illahee Middle School
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students · 1.8 km away
Todd Beamer High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Cedar Valley Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
427 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
East Ridge Elementary
Woodinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
Butler Acres Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Graham Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Panther Lake Elementary School a good school?
Panther Lake Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 20.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1121 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 Panther Lake Elementary School rank in Washington?
Panther Lake Elementary School ranks #1121 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #44300 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary School?
Panther Lake Elementary School had 427 students in 2025.
Is Panther Lake Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Panther Lake Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Panther Lake Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Panther Lake Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.