Graham Hill Elementary School is an elementary school located in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US. The school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Seattle Public Schools district.
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Graham Hill Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Graham Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Hill Elementary School is 0.80, which is more 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
#1194 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
21%
5%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whale
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Hill Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Graham Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orca K-8 School, Wing Luke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Graham Hill Elementary School?
242 students attend Graham Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Graham Hill Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham Hill Elementary School?
Graham Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Graham Hill Elementary School offer ?
Graham Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Hill Elementary School part of?
Graham Hill Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Graham Hill Elementary School located?
Graham Hill Elementary School is located in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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