Stephen Decatur Elementary School

7711 43rd Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
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Top 1%
Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 1% in WA
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Stephen Decatur Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#3 out of 2113 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephen Decatur 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.
≥95%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephen Decatur 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.
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
33%
9%
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Hispanic
7%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
36%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
24%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Stephen Decatur 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
3%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Decatur Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Stephen Decatur Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen Decatur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
208 students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Stephen Decatur Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen Decatur Elementary School part of?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Stephen Decatur Elementary School located?
Stephen Decatur 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: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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