Northgate Elementary School

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northgate Elementary School, located in the Pinehurst neighborhood of North Seattle, serves a diverse student population as part of the Seattle Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional learning. With a focus on preparing students for the future, the school curriculum integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking, often encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northgate Elementary is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood and benefits from an active parent-teacher association that facilitates various extracurricular activities and community-building events. The school’s facilities and programs are designed to accommodate a wide range of learning needs, reflecting the district's broader goals of equity and excellence. By prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere, Northgate aims to create a stable, encouraging foundation where students from various backgrounds can thrive throughout their elementary years.

209

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northgate Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	58
Black	50
Asian	16
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
59 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (27.8 %)
Black
50 (23.9 %)
Two or More
24 (11.5 %)
Asian
16 (7.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)252-4180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 20

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northgate Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northgate Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	46.9%
Male	111	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)