Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Point Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Point Elementary serves the northeast part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Point Elementary School's student population of 173 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Point Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Point Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#907 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Point Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Point Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sand Point Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek 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 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sand Point Elementary School?
173 students attend Sand Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sand Point Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Point Elementary School?
Sand Point Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sand Point Elementary School offer ?
Sand Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Point Elementary School part of?
Sand Point Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Sand Point Elementary School located?
Sand Point Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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