Serving 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Baldwin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Baldwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James Baldwin Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
James Baldwin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Baldwin Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#509 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 James Baldwin Elementary School's ranking?
James Baldwin Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are James Baldwin Elementary School often compared to?
James Baldwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Rogers 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 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend James Baldwin Elementary School?
233 students attend James Baldwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of James Baldwin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Baldwin Elementary School?
James Baldwin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does James Baldwin Elementary School offer ?
James Baldwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Baldwin Elementary School part of?
James Baldwin Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is James Baldwin Elementary School located?
James Baldwin Elementary School is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Northwest Seattle.
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