Beacon Hill International School

2025 14 AV S
SEATTLE, WA 98144

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beacon Hill International School, located in the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, is a distinctive public K-5 institution within the Seattle Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its robust Spanish Dual Language Immersion program, which allows students to develop high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish while achieving academic excellence across the core curriculum. By fostering a bilingual and biliterate environment, the school emphasizes cross-cultural competence and global awareness as central pillars of its educational philosophy.

Beyond its language immersion focus, Beacon Hill International is known for its diverse and inclusive community, which celebrates the varied cultural backgrounds of its students. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement to support a holistic learning experience that balances rigorous academics with social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens in a global society, the school provides an enrichment-focused setting that encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and respect for diversity.

348

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beacon Hill International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	118
Black	22
Asian	96
Two or More	45

Hispanic
118 (34.1%)
Asian
96 (27.7%)
White
65 (18.8%)
Two or More
45 (13.0%)
Black
22 (6.4%)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-2700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 54

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beacon Hill International School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beacon Hill International School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	50.9%
Male	169	48.6%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)