Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1691 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
60%
5%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School's ranking?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is ranked #1691 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
361 students attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bailey Gatzert Elementary School?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offer ?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School part of?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Bailey Gatzert Elementary School located?
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School is located in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Central District.
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