Sanislo Elementary School

173 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sanislo Elementary School, located in the West Seattle neighborhood, serves a diverse student body as part of the Seattle Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and supportive environment, focusing on both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Sanislo prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating arts and enrichment programs to foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Sanislo is highly regarded for its active and engaged community. The school benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher association that organizes events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and school life. By fostering partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing a welcoming culture, Sanislo Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors.

173

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanislo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	40
Black	32
Asian	25
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
40 (23.4 %)
Two or More
38 (22.2 %)
White
35 (20.5 %)
Black
32 (18.7 %)
Asian
25 (14.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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)252-8380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 33

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanislo Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanislo Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	81	46.8%
Male	90	52%
Not Specified	2	1.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)