James Baldwin Elementary School

James Baldwin Elementary School serves 233 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Seattle's well-established residential community. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a more intimate learning environment than many larger elementary schools. Academically, James Baldwin Elementary demonstrates solid performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #249 out of 2,261 Washington elementary schools, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide.

The school shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 52% of students meet proficiency standards in mathematics. The school draws from a diverse and educated community where 59% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects Seattle's growth, with a median household income of $89,983 and median home values of $809,000.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.4%, indicating a stable community foundation that supports educational achievement. James Baldwin Elementary sits within Seattle's dynamic urban landscape, offering students access to the cultural and educational resources of one of the Pacific Northwest's major metropolitan areas while maintaining the focused attention that comes with a smaller school community.