Alki Elementary School

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alki Elementary School is a public school located in the West Seattle neighborhood, situated just blocks away from the shores of Alki Beach. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is part of the Seattle Public Schools district. It is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially.

The school is noted for its beautiful, historic site, which offers a unique coastal atmosphere that often integrates the local environment into its educational culture. Alki Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, supported by an active Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) and a dedicated staff. By prioritizing collaboration, literacy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond while maintaining the friendly, small-town feel of the surrounding West Seattle community.

296

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alki Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	21
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	43

White
207 (70.4 %)
Two or More
43 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.1 %)
Asian
14 (4.8 %)
Black
9 (3.1 %)

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)252-9050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alki Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alki Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	49.7%
Male	147	49.7%
Not Specified	2	0.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)