Loyal Heights Elementary School

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Loyal Heights Elementary, located in the historic Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, is a community-focused public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Following a major modernization project completed in 2020, the school features a state-of-the-art campus that blends modern educational facilities with the historic character of the original 1930s architecture. The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which helps support a wide range of extracurricular programs and enrichment opportunities for its diverse student body.

Academically, Loyal Heights is part of the Seattle Public Schools district and adheres to district-wide standards while emphasizing social-emotional learning and inclusive practices. The school benefits from its location in the Ravenna/Ballard area, often utilizing the surrounding neighborhood for place-based learning. With a focus on fostering a supportive and rigorous environment, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing academic instruction with creative arts, physical education, and character development.

502

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loyal Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	39
Black	4
Asian	21
Two or More	58

White
378 (75.6 %)
Two or More
58 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
39 (7.8 %)
Asian
21 (4.2 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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)252-1500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 101

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Loyal Heights Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Loyal Heights Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	49.8%
Male	250	49.8%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

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