Nautilus K-8 School
Federal Way, WA · Federal Way School District
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
610th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
1000 S 289TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003
(253)945-3400NCES ID 530282000444Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nautilus K-8 School 610th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 268 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 469 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.9% | 32.2% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| White | 45.5% | 25.6% | ▼ 19.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.2% | 15.1% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 12.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 10.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 6.0% | 3.0% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $567K in zip 98003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Nautilus K-8 School
- #955Wildwood Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.2 mi away955th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼19 · Math 32% ▼9Compare - #1089Lake Grove Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.4 mi away1,089th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼24 · Math 21% ▼20Compare - #1082Mark Twain Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.5 mi away1,082nd of 1,174
ELA 29% ▼20 · Math 18% ▼23Compare - #879Woodmont K-8 SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.5 mi away879th of 1,174
ELA 33% ▼16 · Math 37% ▼4Compare - #1056Mirror Lake Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.6 mi away1,056th of 1,174
ELA 27% ▼22 · Math 23% ▼18Compare - #992Adelaide Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.8 mi away992nd of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼17 · Math 26% ▼15Compare - #674Camelot Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 1.9 mi away674th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼4 · Math 41% =Compare - #733Valhalla Elementary SchoolFederal Way School District · 2 mi away733rd of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼8 · Math 40% ▼1Compare
What school district is Nautilus K-8 School in?
Nautilus K-8 School is part of the Federal Way School District district in Federal Way, Washington.
Is Nautilus K-8 School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nautilus K-8 School 610th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nautilus K-8 School?
Hispanic 32%, White 26%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 13% (469 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nautilus K-8 School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98003 is $567K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.