Genesee Hill Elementary School

5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Genesee Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Genesee Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Genesee Hill Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Genesee Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Genesee Hill Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#110 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
78%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Genesee Hill 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
83%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Genesee Hill 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
72%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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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 Genesee Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Genesee Hill Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Genesee Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Genesee Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alki Elementary School, Pathfinder K-8 School, Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Genesee Hill Elementary School?
543 students attend Genesee Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Genesee Hill Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genesee Hill Elementary School?
Genesee Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Genesee Hill Elementary School offer ?
Genesee Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Genesee Hill Elementary School part of?
Genesee Hill Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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