Dearborn Park International School

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dearborn Park International School is a unique public elementary school located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it emphasizes a global perspective, focusing on inquiry-based learning that encourages students to become critical thinkers and responsible global citizens. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values different cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

In addition to its rigorous academic standards, Dearborn Park is recognized for its dual-language immersion program, specifically offering instruction in Spanish. This program aims to build biliteracy and cultural competency, preparing students for success in a globalized world. By combining an international curriculum with a supportive, community-focused atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to excel academically while developing the empathy and social skills necessary to contribute positively to their local and international communities.

323

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dearborn Park International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	44
Black	52
Asian	146
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
146 (45.6 %)
Black
52 (16.3 %)
White
45 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
44 (13.8 %)
Two or More
31 (9.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)252-6930
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 19

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dearborn Park International School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dearborn Park International School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	53.6%
Male	147	45.5%
Not Specified	3	0.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)