Fairmount Park Elementary School

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fairmount Park Elementary School, located in the West Seattle neighborhood, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending rigorous academic standards with a strong focus on social-emotional learning to ensure that students develop both intellectual competence and character.

The school is well-known for its active and engaged community, supported by a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that frequently coordinates enrichment programs and campus events. Fairmount Park also prioritizes diversity and equity, striving to provide a welcoming atmosphere for families of all backgrounds. With a focus on collaborative teaching and modern instructional methods, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong passion for learning within a close-knit, neighborhood-focused setting.

428

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairmount Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	44
Black	40
Asian	35
Two or More	76
American Indian	3

White
229 (53.6 %)
Two or More
76 (17.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (10.3 %)
Black
40 (9.4 %)
Asian
35 (8.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)252-9290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
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 14

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairmount Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairmount Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	48.8%
Male	218	50.9%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)