BROADVIEW-THOMSON K-8 SCHOOL

Broadview-Thomson K-8 School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 school district, located in SEATTLE, WA with about 544 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Broadview-Thomson K-8 School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Broadview-Thomson K-8 School, located in the Bitter Lake neighborhood of North Seattle, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a continuous learning model, allowing students to remain in the same academic community for nine years. This structure is intended to foster long-term relationships between students, families, and staff, creating a consistent environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical transition from childhood to adolescence.

The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that includes arts, athletics, and community-focused programming. Broadview-Thomson often engages with the surrounding neighborhood to provide additional resources and extracurricular opportunities for its students. While navigating the challenges common to large urban school districts, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that prepares its middle school graduates for success in the Seattle public high school system.

For more information, contact Broadview-Thomson K-8 School at (206) 252-4080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.