Leschi Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(206) 252-2950
Leschi Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Leschi Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Leschi Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Leschi Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Leschi Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Leschi Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #818 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 23% |
| Black | 43% | 4% |
| White | 33% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Washington Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle Garfield High School Math: 67% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,857 student10
0.6 miles
400 23 Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2270 0.6 9-12 1,857 - Seattle Nova High School Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 312 students10
0.6 miles
301 21st Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3500 0.6 9-12 312 - Seattle Washington Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 712 students10
0.6 miles
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600 0.6 6-8 712 - Seattle Madrona K-5 School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 237 students10
0.7 miles
1121 33 Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-3100 0.7 K-5 237 - Seattle Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 560 students10
0.9 miles
2401 S Irving St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2800 0.9 PK-5 560
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