Montlake Elementary School

2409 22 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montlake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Montlake Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
183 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Montlake 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 Montlake Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#67 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Montlake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montlake 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 Montlake 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.
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montlake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Montlake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montlake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Montlake 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
9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montlake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montlake 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 Montlake Elementary School's ranking?
Montlake Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Montlake Elementary School often compared to?
Montlake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tops K-8 School, Stevens Elementary School, Mcgilvra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Montlake Elementary School?
183 students attend Montlake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Montlake Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montlake Elementary School?
Montlake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Montlake Elementary School offer ?
Montlake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Montlake Elementary School part of?
Montlake Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Montlake Elementary School located?
Montlake Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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