Excellent
#211 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 9% in state
Leschi Elementary School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
135 32 AV, Seattle, WA 98122
- Math 43% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leschi Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leschi Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,479
Median home value
$929,400
Median rent
$1,991/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
27.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Madrona K-5 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Seattle Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #37 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leschi Elementary School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leschi Elementary School
Leschi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leschi Elementary School
What grades does Leschi Elementary School serve?
Leschi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leschi Elementary School?
Leschi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leschi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leschi Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leschi Elementary School rank in WA?
Leschi Elementary School ranks #211 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Leschi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leschi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leschi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leschi Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Leschi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leschi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leschi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leschi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leschi Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Leschi Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (206) 252-2950
- Area population (ZIP 98122)
- 42,001
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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