Leschi Elementary School
Tel:
(206)252-2950
- Leschi Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Leschi Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Leschi Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leschi Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leschi Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1245 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | 44% | 4% |
| White | 33% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leschi Elementary School is Garfield High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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