Greenwood Elementary School

144 Nw 80 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#96 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
7%
26%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
72%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greenwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
337 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Greenwood Elementary School located?
Greenwood Elementary School is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Northwest Seattle.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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