Sacajawea Elementary School

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sacajawea Elementary School, located in the Wedgwood neighborhood of Seattle, is a K-5 public school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its strong sense of community, frequently fostering partnerships between teachers, families, and neighborhood residents to enhance the student experience.

Beyond core academics, Sacajawea offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including art, music, and physical education. The school actively promotes a culture of equity and collaboration, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and targeted support. With its long-standing history in the Wedgwood area, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success while cultivating them into compassionate and engaged citizens.

216

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sacajawea Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	31
Black	23
Asian	15
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
112 (51.9 %)
Two or More
34 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
31 (14.4 %)
Black
23 (10.6 %)
Asian
15 (6.9 %)
American Indian
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)252-5550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 39

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sacajawea Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sacajawea Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	45.4%
Male	118	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)