Lawton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98199 · Seattle School District No. 1
#36 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#1758 of 50,301 nationally
About Lawton Elementary School
Lawton 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 K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 309 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 36th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 309.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; Lawton Elementary School ranks 10th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
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 Lawton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
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438 students · 1.8 km away
Adams Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.8 km away
Magnolia Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 1.8 km away
Ballard High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students · 2.5 km away
West Woodland Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.6 km away
Frantz Coe Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 2.6 km away
B F Day Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 3.1 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 3.2 km away
Loyal Heights Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 3.2 km away
McClure Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students · 3.3 km away
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Garfield Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Elementary School a good school?
Lawton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 86.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #36 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 Lawton Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lawton Elementary School ranks #36 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #1758 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawton Elementary School?
Lawton Elementary School had 309 students in 2025.
Is Lawton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lawton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.