Westgate Elementary

472 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Westgate Elementary is a public school located in Edmonds, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Edmonds School District. Situated in a residential neighborhood, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating hands-on learning experiences and community-focused initiatives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is highly active, benefiting from strong parent involvement and a collaborative partnership between staff, families, and the wider Edmonds community. With a focus on creating a welcoming campus culture, Westgate provides various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, build character, and develop a sense of belonging. As part of a larger district, the school leverages regional resources and high educational standards to ensure that all students have access to equitable learning opportunities in a safe and structured setting.

472

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westgate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	113
Black	27
Asian	39
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
248 (52.5%)
Hispanic
113 (23.9%)
Asian
39 (8.3%)
Two or More
39 (8.3%)
Black
27 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Edmonds School District
Phone:	(425)431-7470
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 53