Is Sand Point Elementary a good school?

Sand Point Elementary ranks 533 rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sand Point Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Sand Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sand Point Elementary?

Students at Sand Point Elementary are 41% White, 20% African American, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Sand Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sand Point Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Eckstein Middle School High : Roosevelt High School

Sand Point Elementary

Summary:

Sand Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving 185 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 48 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sand Point Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 40.54% White, 20% African American, 14.05% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.26% in 2020-2021 to 56.76% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 10.6 to 12.9 over the past few years, lower than nearby schools like Bryant Elementary. Academically, Sand Point Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50%) and Math (51.56%) are below the district and state averages.

Over the past several years, Sand Point Elementary's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 412 out of 1,053 Washington elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 533 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students has also declined, indicating these students are struggling academically compared to their peers. Sand Point Elementary is located near several higher-performing schools, such as Wedgwood Elementary, View Ridge Elementary, and Bryant Elementary, which consistently outperform it on academic measures and have higher statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6208 60 Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115-7944

(206) 252-2100

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
533^rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,165

Students who attend Sand Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Eckstein Middle School
High:	Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

African American:

20.0%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sand Point Elementary ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 48^th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sand Point Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), African American (20%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sand Point Elementary is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sand Point Elementary is $29,165, which is the 8^th highest among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sand Point Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sand Point Elementary 533^rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Sand Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Female students:

Male students:

Seattle School District No. 1:

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

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Rank History for Sand Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2013	58.28	474^th	1106	57.1%
2015	42.64	630^th	1067	41.0%
2016	60.91	412^th	1053	60.9%
2017	55.72	473^rd	1056	55.2%
2018	53.26	497^th	1054	52.8%
2019	39.06	706^th	1130	37.5%
2021	51.54	495^th	1107	55.3%
2022	47.50	593^rd	1169	49.3%
2023	48.56	568^th	1169	51.4%
2024	52.15	533^rd	1168	54.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.18	57^th	212	73.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	9.06	823^rd	835	1.4%
2019	20.94	862^nd	979	12.0%
2021	27.30	667^th	854	21.9%
2022	27.75	812^th	1019	20.3%
2024	43.35	610^th	1024	40.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	65.14	348^th	1004	65.3%
2019	46.14	612^th	1068	42.7%
2021	45.34	513^th	1008	49.1%
2022	41.42	630^th	1100	42.7%
2024	61.21	383^rd	1093	65.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.28	574^th	999	42.5%
2019	36.37	708^th	1075	34.1%
2021	56.50	393^rd	1025	61.7%
2022	45.88	563^rd	1113	49.4%
2023	44.97	570^th	1099	48.1%
2024	42.04	622^nd	1099	43.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sand Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.95	326^th	833	60.9%
2019	76.08	229^th	1027	77.7%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

33%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, April 21, 2022

The education at this is ok but, it has good diversity. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 19, 2018

This is a hidden gem among neighborhood schools. Differentiated learning for high achieving and kids that need extra help, diverse population, excellent focus on emotional regulation and great PTA. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sand Point Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	31	16	20	11	0	0	2	80
2012	68	40	40	26	2	1	23	200
2013	75	48	45	32	0	0	31	231
2014	91	54	49	35	2	0	32	263
2015	98	45	49	35	0	0	44	271
2016	101	43	34	39	1	0	55	273
2017	87	34	33	29	0	0	53	236
2018	78	26	26	33	2	2	46	213
2019	77	27	24	33	2	4	43	210
2020	83	31	20	30	7	6	44	221
2021	99	38	18	28	5	6	36	230
2022	92	37	16	24	4	7	34	214
2023	75	37	11	26	6	7	23	185

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 Sand Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	80	5.5	14.5	46.3
2012	200	10.5	19.0	55.5
2013	231	14.9	15.5	47.6
2014	263	n/a	n/a	45.6
2015	271	22.0	12.3	38.4
2016	273	20.0	13.6	31.5
2017	236	15.7	15.0	41.1
2018	213	15.3	13.9	44.6
2019	210	17.6	11.9	38.1
2020	221	17.6	12.5	41.2
2021	230	17.7	12.9	38.3
2022	214	18.1	11.8	39.7
2023	185	17.4	10.6	56.8

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 Sand Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	80	5.5	14.5	46.3
2012	200	10.5	19.0	55.5
2013	231	14.9	15.5	47.6
2014	263	n/a	n/a	45.6
2015	271	22.0	12.3	38.4
2016	273	20.0	13.6	31.5
2017	236	15.7	15.0	41.1
2018	213	15.3	13.9	44.6
2019	210	17.6	11.9	38.1
2020	221	17.6	12.5	41.2
2021	230	17.7	12.9	38.3
2022	214	18.1	11.8	39.7
2023	185	17.4	10.6	56.8

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.

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