Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1891 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
60%
5%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School's ranking?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is ranked #1891 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
320 students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School part of?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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