B F Day Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

B.F. Day Elementary School, located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, is a historic institution that has served its community since 1892. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is known for its intimate, neighborhood-focused atmosphere and a strong emphasis on community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages inclusivity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, B.F. Day is widely recognized for its vibrant culture and active parent-teacher involvement. The school frequently leverages its unique location in Fremont to provide students with experiential learning opportunities and community-integrated activities. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners, B.F. Day strives to maintain a nurturing environment that balances rigorous educational standards with the development of the "whole child," preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

394

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B F Day Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	24
Black	17
Asian	42
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	2

White
246 (62.8%)
Two or More
61 (15.6%)
Asian
42 (10.7%)
Hispanic
24 (6.1%)
Black
17 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)252-6010
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for B F Day Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for B F Day Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	48.2%
Male	202	51.3%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)