Dunlap Elementary School

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunlap Elementary School, located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, is a diverse public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to supporting a multilingual student body, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the surrounding Southeast Seattle community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Dunlap Elementary works to foster a welcoming school climate through various enrichment programs and collaborative partnerships with local organizations. The school prioritizes a "whole child" approach, aiming to provide students with the necessary resources and support systems to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing equity and strong family-school communication, Dunlap strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

290

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunlap Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	64
Black	96
Asian	77
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
96 (33.1 %)
Asian
77 (26.6 %)
Hispanic
64 (22.1 %)
Two or More
32 (11.0 %)
White
20 (6.9 %)
American Indian
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)252-7000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 49

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 32