West Woodland Elementary School

5601 4 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Woodland 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 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 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: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Woodland Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Woodland 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 West Woodland Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#77 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Woodland Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Woodland 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.
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Woodland 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.
90-94%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Woodland Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Woodland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
72%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Woodland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of West Woodland 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
6%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Woodland 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Woodland 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 West Woodland Elementary School's ranking?
West Woodland Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are West Woodland Elementary School often compared to?
West Woodland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B F Day Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend West Woodland Elementary School?
395 students attend West Woodland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West Woodland Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Woodland Elementary School?
West Woodland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Woodland Elementary School offer ?
West Woodland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Woodland Elementary School part of?
West Woodland Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is West Woodland Elementary School located?
West Woodland Elementary School is located in the West Woodland neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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