Gatewood Elementary School

Gatewood Elementary School serves 381 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Seattle's affluent West Seattle neighborhood. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio, providing solid individual attention for young learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #328 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Washington elementary schools.

Students consistently achieve well in core subjects, with 70% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 72% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Gatewood Elementary sits in ZIP code 98136, a well-educated community where 65% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median household income of $144,659 and median home value of $857,700 reflect the area's economic stability, with only 5.5% of families living below the poverty line.

This 17,420-person community provides a supportive environment for families prioritizing education. The school operates as a regular public elementary institution within Seattle's large urban setting, benefiting from both city resources and a tight-knit neighborhood feel that characterizes this corner of West Seattle.