Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Graham Hill Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graham Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Hill Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#926 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
35%
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Hill Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Graham Hill Elementary School?
267 students attend Graham Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Graham Hill Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% 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 11:1, 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
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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