Laurelhurst Elementary School

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurelhurst Elementary School is a public PK-5 school located in the quiet, historic Laurelhurst neighborhood of Northeast Seattle. Serving a close-knit community near the University of Washington, the school is known for its strong parental involvement and a collaborative academic environment. It consistently maintains a reputation for high academic standards, often ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the Seattle Public Schools district.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Laurelhurst emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school benefits from a highly active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that funds diverse resources and community events, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for families. With its scenic location near Lake Washington and a dedicated teaching staff, Laurelhurst is widely regarded as a stable and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students.

272

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurelhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	32
Black	22
Asian	32
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
145 (53.7%)
Two or More
37 (13.7%)
Hispanic
32 (11.9%)
Asian
32 (11.9%)
Black
22 (8.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)252-5400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 58

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurelhurst Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurelhurst Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	46.7%
Male	143	52.6%
Not Specified	2	0.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)