Rising Star Elementary School

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Asselt Elementary School is a public school located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is part of the Seattle Public Schools district. It is known for its culturally diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school integrates various programs designed to support learners from diverse linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds, reflecting the vibrant, multicultural identity of the surrounding Beacon Hill community.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to community engagement and collaborative partnerships. It offers a range of instructional supports, including specialized services for multilingual learners, ensuring that students receive targeted attention to reach grade-level milestones. By maintaining a focus on equity and personalized instruction, Van Asselt aims to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens while providing a welcoming atmosphere for families and neighbors alike.

324

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	49
Black	89
Asian	115
Two or More	27

Asian
115 (35.5%)
Black
89 (27.5%)
Hispanic
49 (15.1%)
White
44 (13.6%)
Two or More
27 (8.3%)

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)252-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 31

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 48