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Alki Elementary School

Summary:

Alki Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving 296 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with impressive academic achievement that far exceeds district and state averages.

Alki Elementary's academic performance is truly standout, with 76.09% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 76.74% proficient in Science in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 67.59% and 61.65% for the Seattle School District No. 1, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 and relatively high per-student spending may contribute to its success. Alki's academic excellence is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Beacon Hill International School, Pathfinder K-8 School, and Gatewood Elementary School, which have lower proficiency rates.

Alki Elementary's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 69.93% of students identifying as White and only 11.82% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic profile differs from more diverse schools in the area, such as West Seattle Elementary and Roxhill Elementary, which tend to have lower academic achievement. However, Alki's success extends to all student subgroups, including special education students, where the school ranks 3rd out of 339 schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3010 59 Av SW
       Seattle, WA  98116-2820

(206) 252-9050

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,341 Help


Students who attend Alki Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madison Middle School
High:    West Seattle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.9%
Two or more races:
14.5%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alki Elementary School ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 19th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.9%), two or more races (14.5%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alki Elementary School is 15.7. 50 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alki Elementary School is $19,341. 64 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alki Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alki Elementary School 94th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Alki Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alki Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.18 576th 1026 43.9%
2005 41.18 657th 1031 36.3%
2006 53.68 496th 1051 52.8%
2007 52.86 525th 1069 50.9%
2008 62.54 412th 1067 61.4%
2009 74.63 218th 1072 79.7%
2010 74.37 225th 1088 79.3%
2011 71.80 265th 1092 75.7%
2012 71.04 285th 1097 74.0%
2013 56.85 496th 1106 55.2%
2015 74.30 245th 1067 77.0%
2016 89.99 83rd 1053 92.1%
2017 90.24 86th 1056 91.9%
2018 80.33 194th 1054 81.6%
2019 81.99 186th 1130 83.5%
2021 80.74 196th 1107 82.3%
2022 91.38 86th 1169 92.6%
2023 93.06 76th 1169 93.5%
2024 90.94 94th 1168 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.46 22nd 637 96.5%
2019 74.25 92nd 566 83.7%
2022 95.35 12th 478 97.5%
2024 94.90 3rd 339 99.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.45 88th 835 89.5%
2019 84.81 53rd 979 94.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 291st 1004 71.0%
2019 80.02 188th 1068 82.4%
2021 79.34 176th 1008 82.5%
2022 87.24 123rd 1100 88.8%
2023 91.95 71st 1094 93.5%
2024 87.43 119th 1093 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.07 185th 999 81.5%
2019 83.32 160th 1075 85.1%
2021 78.41 208th 1025 79.7%
2022 92.84 68th 1113 93.9%
2023 93.42 61st 1099 94.4%
2024 91.13 85th 1099 92.3%
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Rank History for White students at Alki Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.46 198th 833 76.2%
2019 84.49 117th 1027 88.6%
2021 82.90 134th 943 85.8%
2022 90.79 52nd 1031 95.0%
2023 94.17 18th 1011 98.2%
2024 82.81 145th 1009 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Alki Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 29 102 11 6 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 157 28 108 7 7 n/a n/a 0 307
1990 131 29 116 11 5 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 122 29 118 21 6 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 134 26 109 18 8 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 148 27 109 33 11 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 147 29 113 29 9 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 153 33 99 40 11 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 153 33 99 40 11 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 136 44 98 45 14 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 151 42 103 40 15 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 164 44 104 27 15 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 160 41 88 23 15 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 154 39 93 31 18 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 153 49 72 41 13 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 153 49 72 41 13 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 165 52 64 31 7 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 175 40 51 26 6 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 213 40 49 24 11 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 221 32 44 23 10 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 219 39 52 32 6 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 234 44 45 26 11 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 212 62 57 32 10 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 226 59 48 34 6 0 1 0 374
2012 221 54 33 27 4 0 26 0 365
2013 237 41 33 26 3 0 28 0 368
2014 254 43 23 30 5 0 30 0 385
2015 287 41 10 32 5 0 36 0 411
2016 277 35 9 40 5 0 47 0 413
2017 270 20 11 32 2 0 45 0 380
2018 255 22 14 34 2 0 46 0 373
2019 240 22 14 32 2 0 58 0 368
2020 244 18 13 25 0 0 59 0 359
2021 209 20 16 31 0 0 48 0 324
2022 218 7 14 28 0 0 47 0 314
2023 207 9 14 21 0 0 43 2 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alki Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 18.0 16.0 0
1989 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1990 292 17.0 17.1 0
1991 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1992 295 18.7 15.7 n/a
1993 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1994 327 20.0 16.3 n/a
1995 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
1996 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
1997 337 21.0 16.0 n/a
1998 351 19.5 18.0 n/a
1999 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
2000 327 19.5 16.8 n/a
2001 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
2002 328 19.9 16.5 42.7
2003 328 19.9 16.5 42.7
2004 319 18.0 17.7 44.2
2005 298 18.3 16.3 37.9
2006 337 18.6 18.1 31.2
2007 330 18.3 18.0 28.5
2008 348 17.5 19.9 27.3
2009 360 17.5 20.6 29.4
2010 373 18.2 20.4 37.3
2011 374 19.6 19.0 33.7
2012 365 19.6 18.6 31.2
2013 368 18.0 20.4 24.7
2014 385 n/a n/a 25.2
2015 411 21.0 19.5 20.9
2016 413 21.0 19.6 16
2017 380 21.5 17.6 13.2
2018 373 18.8 19.7 17.7
2019 368 20.5 17.9 13.9
2020 359 20.2 17.7 10
2021 324 21.0 15.4 9.6
2022 314 18.6 16.8 9.2
2023 296 18.8 15.7 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alki Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 18.0 16.0 0
1989 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1990 292 17.0 17.1 0
1991 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1992 295 18.7 15.7 n/a
1993 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1994 327 20.0 16.3 n/a
1995 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
1996 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
1997 337 21.0 16.0 n/a
1998 351 19.5 18.0 n/a
1999 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
2000 327 19.5 16.8 n/a
2001 335 19.0 17.6 n/a
2002 328 19.9 16.5 42.7
2003 328 19.9 16.5 42.7
2004 319 18.0 17.7 44.2
2005 298 18.3 16.3 37.9
2006 337 18.6 18.1 31.2
2007 330 18.3 18.0 28.5
2008 348 17.5 19.9 27.3
2009 360 17.5 20.6 29.4
2010 373 18.2 20.4 37.3
2011 374 19.6 19.0 33.7
2012 365 19.6 18.6 31.2
2013 368 18.0 20.4 24.7
2014 385 n/a n/a 25.2
2015 411 21.0 19.5 20.9
2016 413 21.0 19.6 16
2017 380 21.5 17.6 13.2
2018 373 18.8 19.7 17.7
2019 368 20.5 17.9 13.9
2020 359 20.2 17.7 10
2021 324 21.0 15.4 9.6
2022 314 18.6 16.8 9.2
2023 296 18.8 15.7 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Alki Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201684.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%96.0%98.0%88.0%92.0%96.0%98.0%
201783.3%0.0%0.0%3.7%7.4%92.6%90.7%88.9%88.9%92.6%90.7%
201890.8%0.0%0.0%3.1%1.5%93.9%92.3%93.9%92.3%93.9%92.3%
201981.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%84.8%86.4%91.5%86.4%86.4%86.4%
202094.8%3.5%0.0%0.0%3.5%96.6%96.6%94.8%96.6%94.8%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%
202187.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.1%89.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%93.9%93.9%93.9%89.8%
202286.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.6%88.9%91.1%91.1%88.9%93.3%93.3%93.3%88.9%
202388.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%90.5%92.9%88.1%92.9%90.5%95.2%95.2%95.2%92.9%
202493.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%97.8%97.8%97.8%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Alki Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.7%0.0%0.0%1.4%98.9%99.2%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alki Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.2%) $15,140 (98.8%) $15,320
2020 n/a $9,802 (100.0%) $9,802
2021 $1,525 (9.3%) $14,865 (90.7%) $16,390
2022 $1,748 (9.0%) $17,594 (91.0%) $19,341

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alki Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 76th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alki Elementary School)6674
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Alki Elementary School)6880
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alki Elementary School)7778.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Alki Elementary School)74.384.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alki Elementary School)76.880.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Alki Elementary School)67.967.9
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Alki Elementary School)7576.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alki Elementary School)73.977.9
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Alki Elementary School)70.677.2
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Alki Elementary School)7576.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students368296
 19.6%
African American229
 59.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1414
Hispanic3221
 34.4%
Pacific Islander00
White240207
 13.8%
Two or More Races5843
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%11.8%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alki Elementary School

Yes. Alki Elementary School ranks in the top 8.0% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Alki Elementary School are 70% White, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Alki Elementary School.

Students who attend Alki Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Madison Middle School
High : West Seattle High School


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