North Beach Elementary School

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Beach Elementary School, located in the Ballard/North Beach neighborhood of Seattle, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among its student body.

Beyond academics, North Beach Elementary is highly valued for its active parental involvement and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Situated in a quiet, residential area, the school maintains a welcoming campus culture that prioritizes student well-being and prepares children for the transition to middle school within the Seattle Public Schools system.

344

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Beach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	32
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
235 (68.9%)
Two or More
46 (13.5%)
Hispanic
32 (9.4%)
Asian
16 (4.7%)
Black
11 (3.2%)
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)252-1510
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
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 17

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Beach Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Beach Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	46.2%
Male	182	52.9%
Not Specified	3	0.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)