Louisa Boren STEM K-8

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Louisa Boren STEM K-8, located in the West Seattle neighborhood, is a public school within the Seattle Public Schools district that places a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to foster innovation and critical thinking by integrating these core subjects across all grade levels. By utilizing a hands-on, project-based learning approach, the curriculum encourages students to explore real-world problems and develop practical solutions, preparing them for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Louisa Boren STEM K-8 is committed to cultivating a supportive and inclusive community. The school environment prioritizes collaboration, equity, and student agency, ensuring that learners from diverse backgrounds feel empowered to pursue their interests. With its focus on rigorous inquiry and interdisciplinary study, the school aims to instill a lifelong passion for discovery and provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

437

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	46
Black	94
Asian	32
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (45.3%)
Black
94 (21.6%)
Two or More
63 (14.5%)
Hispanic
46 (10.6%)
Asian
32 (7.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)252-8450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 16

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	41
Grade 8	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	43%
Male	247	56.5%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)