McDonald International School

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McDonald International School, located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, is a unique public elementary school that functions as a language immersion program. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is distinguished by its dual-language focus, offering students the opportunity to learn core academic subjects in either Spanish or Japanese. The school emphasizes global citizenship, cultural competency, and high academic standards, aiming to prepare students to be proficient communicators in a multilingual world.

Beyond its linguistic focus, McDonald International is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and international perspectives, often integrating cultural celebrations and global events into the curriculum. By combining a rigorous traditional academic core with an immersive language model, the school provides a specialized educational experience designed to develop well-rounded, globally-minded students.

459

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McDonald International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	107
Asian	33
Two or More	104
Pacific Islander	1

White
212 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
107 (23.4 %)
Two or More
104 (22.8 %)
Asian
33 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)252-2900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 78

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McDonald International School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McDonald International School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	52.3%
Male	217	47.3%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)