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Montlake Elementary School

Summary:

Montlake Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving grades K-5 and part of the Seattle School District No. 1. With consistently strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and a low student-teacher ratio, Montlake Elementary stands out as a model of excellence in public education.

Montlake Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 83.95% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82.5% in math, compared to 67.59% and 58.68% for the district, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.93% White, 2.19% African American, 6.56% Hispanic, 10.93% Asian, and 15.85% two or more races. In contrast, nearby schools like Bryant Elementary and Lowell Elementary have higher percentages of White students and serve more economically disadvantaged populations.

Montlake Elementary's success is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, lower than the district average and nearby schools. This, combined with the school's high per-student spending, suggests that Montlake's strong academic performance is the result of effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community. While Montlake serves as a model for excellence, the data also underscores the importance of ensuring equitable access to high-quality education across all schools in the Seattle School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2409 22 Av E
       Seattle, WA  98112-2646

(206) 252-3300

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,816 Help


Students who attend Montlake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High:    Garfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Two or more races:
17.4%
Asian:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9% Help


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Compare Details Montlake Elementary School ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th 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 95.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), two or more races (17.4%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montlake Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 21st best among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montlake Elementary School is $23,816, which is the 29th highest among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montlake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montlake Elementary School 42nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Montlake 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 Montlake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.57 32nd 1026 96.9%
2005 90.97 48th 1031 95.3%
2006 94.93 12th 1051 98.9%
2007 95.05 22nd 1069 97.9%
2008 82.76 119th 1067 88.8%
2009 88.86 62nd 1072 94.2%
2010 92.93 31st 1088 97.2%
2011 92.19 39th 1092 96.4%
2012 88.31 69th 1097 93.7%
2013 89.36 59th 1106 94.7%
2015 83.71 145th 1067 86.4%
2016 91.31 69th 1053 93.4%
2017 91.71 65th 1056 93.8%
2018 90.68 76th 1054 92.8%
2019 91.72 68th 1130 94.0%
2021 97.47 28th 1107 97.5%
2022 94.08 61st 1169 94.8%
2023 93.30 71st 1169 93.9%
2024 95.50 42nd 1168 96.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Montlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.99 121st 1004 87.9%
2019 89.46 77th 1068 92.8%
2022 96.05 30th 1100 97.3%
2023 89.95 91st 1094 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Montlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.68 58th 999 94.2%
2019 89.96 80th 1075 92.6%
2022 85.75 142nd 1113 87.2%
2023 84.40 155th 1099 85.9%
2024 92.63 62nd 1099 94.4%
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Rank History for White students at Montlake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 56th 833 93.3%
2019 87.02 82nd 1027 92.0%
2021 97.67 6th 943 99.4%
2022 91.34 44th 1031 95.7%
2023 81.35 160th 1011 84.2%
2024 85.14 118th 1009 88.3%
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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 Montlake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 122 95 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 136 83 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 140 72 22 11 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1991 120 82 25 9 5 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 122 65 25 14 4 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 127 68 24 14 5 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 128 49 25 15 4 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 134 41 27 17 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 134 41 27 17 4 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 150 44 24 11 2 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 171 35 25 11 4 n/a n/a 0 246
1999 170 35 24 14 4 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 179 24 24 15 4 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 175 28 31 16 3 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 163 26 38 11 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 163 26 38 11 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 163 30 30 14 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 155 37 32 10 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 158 38 38 12 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2007 169 24 35 6 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 161 24 40 8 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 168 23 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2010 167 21 41 11 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 170 27 40 13 1 1 0 0 252
2012 160 18 32 13 1 1 13 0 238
2013 166 11 33 10 1 1 16 0 238
2014 156 16 23 9 1 1 23 0 229
2015 168 18 22 12 1 1 29 0 251
2016 177 14 24 9 0 1 40 0 265
2017 178 12 23 10 0 0 41 0 264
2018 183 12 19 12 0 0 43 0 269
2019 171 8 18 9 0 0 46 0 252
2020 175 7 22 5 0 0 41 0 250
2021 150 5 24 13 0 0 40 0 232
2022 115 4 23 9 0 0 32 1 184
2023 117 4 20 12 0 0 29 1 183
2024 101 7 18 11 0 0 29 1 167

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 Montlake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 13.0 18.0 0
1989 237 10.0 23.7 n/a
1990 247 10.5 23.5 0
1991 241 10.9 22.1 n/a
1992 230 12.5 18.4 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 221 12.0 18.4 n/a
1995 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1996 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1997 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
1998 246 12.5 19.7 n/a
1999 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
2000 246 14.0 17.6 n/a
2001 253 13.5 18.7 n/a
2002 239 13.1 18.2 9.6
2003 239 13.1 18.2 9.6
2004 238 14.0 17.0 13
2005 234 13.5 17.3 13.7
2006 247 14.2 17.4 16.6
2007 236 14.6 16.2 12.3
2008 234 14.6 16.0 12
2009 238 14.6 16.3 8.4
2010 241 14.0 17.2 12
2011 252 14.3 17.5 13.1
2012 238 14.6 16.2 9.7
2013 238 14.6 16.3 7.6
2014 229 n/a n/a 7.9
2015 251 17.0 14.7 6.4
2016 265 16.0 16.5 5.3
2017 264 15.4 17.1 6.1
2018 269 16.4 16.3 5.2
2019 252 16.7 15.0 6
2020 250 17.0 14.6 4.4
2021 232 16.5 14.0 4.7
2022 184 13.1 14.0 4.9
2023 183 12.8 14.2 10.4
2024 167 12.5 13.3 9

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 Montlake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 13.0 18.0 0
1989 237 10.0 23.7 n/a
1990 247 10.5 23.5 0
1991 241 10.9 22.1 n/a
1992 230 12.5 18.4 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 221 12.0 18.4 n/a
1995 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1996 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1997 231 13.0 17.8 n/a
1998 246 12.5 19.7 n/a
1999 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
2000 246 14.0 17.6 n/a
2001 253 13.5 18.7 n/a
2002 239 13.1 18.2 9.6
2003 239 13.1 18.2 9.6
2004 238 14.0 17.0 13
2005 234 13.5 17.3 13.7
2006 247 14.2 17.4 16.6
2007 236 14.6 16.2 12.3
2008 234 14.6 16.0 12
2009 238 14.6 16.3 8.4
2010 241 14.0 17.2 12
2011 252 14.3 17.5 13.1
2012 238 14.6 16.2 9.7
2013 238 14.6 16.3 7.6
2014 229 n/a n/a 7.9
2015 251 17.0 14.7 6.4
2016 265 16.0 16.5 5.3
2017 264 15.4 17.1 6.1
2018 269 16.4 16.3 5.2
2019 252 16.7 15.0 6
2020 250 17.0 14.6 4.4
2021 232 16.5 14.0 4.7
2022 184 13.1 14.0 4.9
2023 183 12.8 14.2 10.4
2024 167 12.5 13.3 9

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

Montlake Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.3%0.0%2.0%0.0%90.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%
201779.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%9.1%84.1%86.4%90.9%86.4%88.6%86.4%
201890.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.9%94.1%94.1%92.2%94.1%92.2%94.1%
201995.5%0.0%2.3%0.0%2.3%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%95.5%
2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202197.6%0.0%0.0%2.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%97.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202296.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%96.4%100.0%100.0%96.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.4%
202394.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.9%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
202487.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.3%90.3%93.6%90.3%90.3%96.8%96.8%96.8%90.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Montlake Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.3%0.0%1.6%3.2%97.2%97.2%96.8%96.4%97.6%97.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.1%) $16,798 (98.9%) $16,978
2020 $62 (0.5%) $12,287 (99.5%) $12,349
2021 $1,097 (6.0%) $17,320 (94.0%) $18,417
2022 $2,169 (9.1%) $21,648 (90.9%) $23,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montlake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montlake Elementary School)87.571.9
 15.6%
   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 (Montlake Elementary School)7575
   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 (Montlake Elementary School)78.180.7
 2.6%
   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 (Montlake Elementary School)75.680.7
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade Math (Montlake Elementary School)86.576.2
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montlake Elementary School)86.479.8
 6.7%
   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 (Montlake Elementary School)78.877.4
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students252183
 27.4%
African American84
 50%
American Indian00
Asian1820
 11.1%
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White171117
 31.6%
Two or More Races4629
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%10.4%
 4.4%

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

Middle : Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High : Garfield High School

Students at Montlake Elementary School are 60% White, 17% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Montlake Elementary School.

Yes! Montlake Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools.


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