Highland Park Elementary School

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of West Seattle, serves a diverse community of students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academic standards. The campus aims to cultivate a strong sense of community, often emphasizing collaborative relationships between students, staff, and families to support the development of the whole child.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on equity and access, working to ensure that all students—regardless of background—have the resources needed to thrive. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices and various support programs. By promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility, Highland Park Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful, engaged members of their broader Seattle community.

300

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	106
Black	39
Asian	29
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

Hispanic
106 (35.9%)
White
86 (29.2%)
Black
39 (13.2%)
Two or More
33 (11.2%)
Asian
29 (9.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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)252-8240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 24

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 38