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Seattle School District No. 1

Washington · Public School District
109
Schools
51,238
Students
$25,927
Per-Pupil Spend
+81% nat'l
35.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
85.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Seattle School District No. 1 is a public school district in Washington serving 51,238 students across 109 schools. It includes 74 elementary, 12 middle, 20 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,927 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (109)
Elementary Schools74 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Adams Elementary SchoolKG–05318
Alki Elementary SchoolPK–05296
Arbor Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05512
B F Day Elementary SchoolPK–05390
Bailey Gatzert Elementary SchoolPK–05346
Beacon Hill International SchoolKG–05342
Broadview-Thomson K-8 SchoolPK–08565
Bryant Elementary SchoolKG–05479
Cascade Parent Partnership ProgramKG–08213
Cascadia ElementaryKG–05474
Catharine Blaine K-8 SchoolKG–08450
Cedar Park Elementary SchoolPK–05243
Concord International SchoolPK–05306
Daniel Bagley Elementary SchoolKG–05322
Dearborn Park International SchoolPK–05323
Dunlap Elementary SchoolPK–05290
Emerson Elementary SchoolPK–05328
Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolPK–05428
Frantz Coe Elementary SchoolKG–05454
Gatewood Elementary SchoolKG–05372
Genesee Hill ElementaryKG–05519
Graham Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05268
Green Lake Elementary SchoolPK–05328
Greenwood Elementary SchoolPK–05337
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolPK–05363
Hazel Wolf K-8KG–08720
Highland Park Elementary SchoolPK–05307
John Hay Elementary SchoolKG–05271
John Muir Elementary SchoolKG–05316
John Rogers Elementary SchoolKG–05257
John Stanford International SchoolKG–05427
Kimball Elementary SchoolKG–05379
Lafayette Elementary SchoolPK–05476
Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolKG–05273
Lawton Elementary SchoolKG–05335
Leschi Elementary SchoolKG–05275
Licton Springs K-8PK–08109
Louisa Boren STEM K-8PK–08483
Lowell Elementary SchoolPK–05331
Loyal Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05502
Madrona K-5 SchoolKG–05217
Magnolia Elementary SchoolKG–05319
Maple Elementary SchoolKG–05434
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolPK–05267
McDonald International SchoolKG–05459
McGilvra Elementary SchoolKG–05222
Montlake Elementary SchoolKG–05183
North Beach Elementary SchoolPK–05344
Northgate Elementary SchoolPK–05209
Olympic Hills Elementary SchoolPK–05499
Olympic View Elementary SchoolKG–05361
Orca K-8 SchoolKG–08398
Pathfinder K-8 SchoolKG–08465
Queen Anne ElementaryKG–05205
Rainier View Elementary SchoolPK–05239
Rising Star Elementary SchoolPK–05330
Roxhill Elementary SchoolPK–05281
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolPK–05216
Salmon Bay K-8 SchoolKG–08657
Sand Point ElementaryPK–05185
Sanislo Elementary SchoolKG–05173
South Shore PK-8 SchoolPK–08602
Stephen Decatur Elementary SchoolKG–05208
Stevens Elementary SchoolKG–05174
Thornton Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05456
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryPK–05473
Tops K-8 SchoolPK–08475
View Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05302
Viewlands Elementary SchoolPK–05273
Wedgwood Elementary SchoolKG–05359
West Seattle Elementary SchoolPK–05381
West Woodland Elementary SchoolKG–05395
Whittier Elementary SchoolKG–05362
Wing Luke Elementary SchoolKG–05281
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridges TransitionPK–12127
Private School ServicesPK–12181
Residential ConsortiumPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,927+81% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
40%
State
50.6%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal
9.3%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
109
Schools
51,238
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.8%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,927 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 109 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Seattle School District No. 1 has 109 public schools, serving a total of 51,238 students.
What is the graduation rate for Seattle School District No. 1?
The graduation rate is 85.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Seattle School District No. 1 spend per student?
Seattle School District No. 1 spends $25,927 per pupil — 81% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Seattle School District No. 1?
35% of students in Seattle School District No. 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Seattle School District No. 1?
No, Seattle School District No. 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Seattle School District No. 1 serve?
Seattle School District No. 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Seattle School District No. 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Seattle School District No. 1 is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.