Genesee Hill Elementary

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Genesee Hill Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Washington. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Seattle Public Schools district. It is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facility, which was designed with a focus on sustainability and community-centered learning environments. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive academic culture that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Genesee Hill is noted for having a very active and engaged parent-teacher community, which frequently organizes enrichment programs, school events, and fundraising efforts to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With its scenic location and strong emphasis on collaborative learning, it remains a focal point for families living in the 98116 zip code and the broader West Seattle community.

519

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Genesee Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	42
Black	12
Asian	19
Two or More	78
American Indian	4

White
362 (70.0 %)
Two or More
78 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.1 %)
Asian
19 (3.7 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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)252-9700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
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 70

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Genesee Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Genesee Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	49.9%
Male	258	49.7%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)