West Seattle Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98126 · Seattle School District No. 1
#553 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#18890 of 50,301 nationally
About West Seattle Elementary School
West Seattle 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 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 553rd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; West Seattle Elementary School ranks 68th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 West Seattle Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near West Seattle Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roxhill Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 1.0 km away
Sanislo Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
145 students · 1.1 km away
Gatewood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 1.1 km away
Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students · 1.1 km away
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 1.3 km away
David T. Denny International Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students · 1.4 km away
Chief Sealth International High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,184 students · 1.5 km away
Southwest Youth and Family Services
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.4 km away
Highland Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students · 2.6 km away
Summit Public School: Atlas
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 6–12
566 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Adams Elementary
Spokane Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Marie Curie STEM Elementary
Pasco · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
376 students
Elger Bay Elementary
Camano Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Lister Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Artz Fox Elementary
Mabton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
375 students
Finch Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Seattle Elementary School a good school?
West Seattle Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #553 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 West Seattle Elementary School rank in Washington?
West Seattle Elementary School ranks #553 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #18890 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Seattle Elementary School?
West Seattle Elementary School had 376 students in 2025.
Is West Seattle Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Seattle Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Seattle Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Seattle Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.