Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wedgwood 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wedgwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wedgwood Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wedgwood 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 Wedgwood Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#34 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedgwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wedgwood Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Wedgwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wedgwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wedgwood Elementary School?
359 students attend Wedgwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wedgwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wedgwood Elementary School?
Wedgwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wedgwood Elementary School offer ?
Wedgwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wedgwood Elementary School part of?
Wedgwood Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Wedgwood Elementary School located?
Wedgwood 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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