James Baldwin Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98125 · Seattle School District No. 1
#446 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#15794 of 50,301 nationally
About James Baldwin Elementary School
James Baldwin Elementary School is a public elementary located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 446th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; James Baldwin Elementary School ranks 62nd of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Baldwin Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Baldwin Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hazel Wolf K-8
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–8
660 students · 1.1 km away
Ingraham High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,391 students · 1.3 km away
Olympic View Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students · 1.9 km away
Olympic Hills Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 2.0 km away
Broadview-Thomson K-8 School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
581 students · 2.2 km away
Cascadia Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students · 2.3 km away
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
729 students · 2.3 km away
Sacajawea Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
220 students · 2.4 km away
Viewlands Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students · 2.6 km away
Nathan Hale High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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262 students
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261 students
Dunlap Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Adna Elementary School
Chehalis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Cottage Lake Elementary
Woodinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Baldwin Elementary School a good school?
James Baldwin Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #446 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Baldwin Elementary School rank in Washington?
James Baldwin Elementary School ranks #446 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #15794 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Baldwin Elementary School?
James Baldwin Elementary School had 262 students in 2025.
Is James Baldwin Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James Baldwin Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Baldwin Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Baldwin Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.