Gatewood Elementary School

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gatewood Elementary School, located in the West Seattle neighborhood, is a community-focused public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that blends rigorous academic instruction in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with a strong commitment to social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic program, Gatewood is known for its active and supportive school community. The school benefits from a highly engaged PTA that organizes various enrichment activities, cultural events, and extracurricular opportunities, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit. With its historic neighborhood setting, the school focuses on building close partnerships between families and educators, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become collaborative and compassionate members of the broader Seattle community.

400

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gatewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	47
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
273 (68.4%)
Two or More
53 (13.3%)
Hispanic
47 (11.8%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
American Indian
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)252-9400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 62