James Baldwin Elementary School

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northgate Elementary School, located in the Pinehurst neighborhood of North Seattle, serves a diverse student population as part of the Seattle Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional learning. With a focus on preparing students for the future, the school curriculum integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking, often encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northgate Elementary is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood and benefits from an active parent-teacher association that facilitates various extracurricular activities and community-building events. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of learning needs, reflecting the district's broader goals of equity and excellence. By prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere, Northgate aims to create a stable, encouraging foundation where students from various backgrounds can thrive throughout their elementary years.

262

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Baldwin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	80
Black	43
Asian	23
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
84 (32.1%)
Hispanic
80 (30.5%)
Black
43 (16.4%)
Two or More
25 (9.5%)
Asian
23 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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)252-4180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 47

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Baldwin Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Baldwin Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	45.4%
Male	143	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)