West Seattle Elementary School

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Seattle Elementary School, located in the High Point neighborhood of Seattle, serves a diverse student population from preschool through fifth grade. As part of Seattle Public Schools, the institution is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional learning, utilizing various programs to ensure that students from different backgrounds feel welcomed and empowered to succeed.

The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its efforts to provide equitable resources for its students. Beyond the core curriculum, West Seattle Elementary typically emphasizes collaborative learning, family involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, it remains a central hub for academic development within the 98126 zip code.

376

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Seattle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	31
Black	243
Asian	20
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
243 (64.8%)
White
42 (11.2%)
Two or More
34 (9.1%)
Hispanic
31 (8.3%)
Asian
20 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)252-9450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 28

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Seattle Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Seattle Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	49.5%
Male	189	50.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)