Lawton Elementary School

309 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lawton Elementary School, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through social-emotional learning and inclusive practices, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from an active parent and guardian community, which supports various extracurricular programs and enrichment activities that supplement the standard classroom experience. Its location in Magnolia provides a stable, neighborhood-focused environment that many families value. Lawton is consistently recognized for its collaborative culture, where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth in a diverse and supportive educational setting.

309

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Asian	23
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (66.3%)
Two or More
46 (14.9%)
Hispanic
28 (9.1%)
Asian
23 (7.4%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
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)252-2130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	52.1%
Male	148	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)