Serving 402 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bailey Gatzert Elementary School serves the southeast part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
60%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1691 out of 2,088 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 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
402 students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School part of?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School located?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is located in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Central District.
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