Excellent
#18 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7711 43rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stephen Decatur Elementary School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
Based on 8 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stephen Decatur 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$148,190
Median home value
$1,041,500
Median rent
$2,118/mo
College educated
78.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| View Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Wedgwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #8 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
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Decatur Elementary School
What grades does Stephen Decatur Elementary School serve?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank in WA?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #18 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Stephen Decatur Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephen Decatur Elementary School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Stephen Decatur Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stephen Decatur Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephen Decatur Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stephen Decatur Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
6.4% of students at Stephen Decatur 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (206) 252-3230
- Area population (ZIP 98115)
- 54,248
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98115; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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