Southgate Elementary School's mission is to educate the whole child. The school believes that all children can excel at academics, and that activities and citizenship are just as important. Southgate's students know that the teachers have high expectations for them. The elemenary school welcomes involvement from parents and the community.
Southgate is located in a quiet suburb of Lakewood close to I-5 and Hwy 512. The elementary school is part of the Clover Park School district.