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Twin Lakes Elementary School

4400 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY WA 98023

About Twin Lakes Elementary School

Twin Lakes Elementary School is among Washington’s best elementary schools in academic performance and community engagement. Twin Lakes Academic serves students Pre-K to 5th grade in the Federal Way Public Schools district. It is a school using STEM infused programming through Project Lead The Way, with enrichment opportunities, including Gifted & Talented education. Parents and families enjoy the school's nurturing curriculum, leadership, and emphasis on developing students’ critical thinking skills. Twin Lakes Elementary School focuses on hands-on/active learning while valuing cultural inclusivity, preparing students to learn beyond the classroom. The Federal Way area surrounding Twin Lakes is a reasonable, safe, family-friendly neighborhood, with home prices averaging around $605,000, a place for families that provides good quality education, and a safe, comfortable suburban lifestyle in one of the best elementary schools in Washington.

Twin Lakes Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4400 SW 320TH ST FEDERAL WAY WA 98023

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Phone

(253) 945-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
338
Total Students
$85092
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 125 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Twin Lakes Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.9%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic 25.4%
Black 15.7%
Two+ Races 16.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.9%
Asian
6.6%
Hispanic
25.4%
Black
15.7%
Two+ Races
16.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 338
48.5%
164 Female
51.3%
173 Male

Student Population

338 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Twin Lakes Elementary School hosted the Family Academy event, Innovate, Collaborate, Educate: Learning Beyond the Classroom for Future-Ready Families, as way to engage parents in supporting their child’s academic success.

FAQ

Q1: What are some ways in which parents can be involved at Twin Lakes Elementary?

A: There are many ways for parents to be involved! Some options are joining the PTA, volunteering in the classroom, helping with school events, or being involved in extra programs. Parent involvement is a great way to connect with the school and help support student learning.

Q2: Does Twin Lakes Elementary have before- or after-school care?

A: Yes! Twin Lakes has care programs before school and after school. The programs assist kids with homework, fun learning activities, and additional educational opportunities for kids. This is a great service for kids whose parents have to work.

Q3: What type of technology do kids have in classrooms at Twin Lakes Elementary?

A: Kids at Twin Lakes use tablets, smartboards, computers, and learning apps. The use of technology makes learning fun and interactive and provides kids the opportunity to support their learning in science and math.

Q4: Is Twin Lakes Elementary a top-ranked school in the state of Washington?

A: Twin Lakes Elementary is recognized for its quality educational experiences, quality and caring educators, and extensive enrichment programs. Twin Lakes prepares kids to be successful in future school opportunities.

Q5: What types of activities are available for kids outside of the classroom at Twin Lakes Elementary?

A: Twin Lakes has activities such as music, art, sports, and clubs. The activities provide kids the opportunity to expand to new activity experiences and personally grow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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