WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Seattle Elementary 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 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, West Seattle Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
West Seattle Elementary School, located in the High Point neighborhood of Seattle, serves a diverse student population from preschool through fifth grade. As part of Seattle Public Schools, the institution is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional learning, utilizing various programs to ensure that students from different backgrounds feel welcomed and empowered to succeed.
The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its efforts to provide equitable resources for its students. Beyond the core curriculum, West Seattle Elementary typically emphasizes collaborative learning, family involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, it remains a central hub for academic development within the 98126 zip code.
For more information, contact West Seattle Elementary School at (206) 252-9450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SEATTLE, WA 98126-4208
(206) 252-9450
WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SEATTLE, WA with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seattle School District No. 1
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 32.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 443 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- White
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.