Salmon Bay K-8 School in Seattle, WA

At a glance

Reported students

595

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

35.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Washington elementary enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

367

Salmon Bay K-8 School: 595 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 664
Teachers (FTE): 44.42
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Salmon Bay K-8 School

Salmon Bay K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Seattle. It is one of 108 current school records connected to Seattle School District No. 1. NCES reports 595 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.9%) and multiracial (14.1%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Salmon Bay K-8 School

1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 20.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 11.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.6
Nurses (FTE): 0.77
Psychologists (FTE): 0.82
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.7%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial14.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Broadview-Thomson K-8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

581 reported students

South Shore PK-8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

546 reported students

Lafayette Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

532 reported students

Cascadia Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

531 reported students

Hazel Wolf K-8

Elementary · Grades KG–08

660 reported students

Loyal Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

527 reported students

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Public schools near Salmon Bay K-8 School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Adams Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	KG–05	285	0.6 mi
Whittier Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	KG–05	346	0.6 mi
Licton Springs K-8 Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	PK–08	90	0.7 mi
Loyal Heights Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	KG–05	527	0.8 mi
West Woodland Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	KG–05	355	1 mi
Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Seattle School District No. 1	PK–05	339	1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Salmon Bay K-8 School

What grades does Salmon Bay K-8 School serve?

Salmon Bay K-8 School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in Seattle School District No. 1.

How many students attend Salmon Bay K-8 School?

Salmon Bay K-8 School reported 595 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 664 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Salmon Bay K-8 School?

The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 595 students and 35.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Salmon Bay K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Salmon Bay K-8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Seattle School District No. 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Salmon Bay K-8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

11.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Salmon Bay K-8 School in?

Salmon Bay K-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1, based in Seattle, WA, which operates 108 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Salmon Bay K-8 School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Adams Elementary School (0.6 mi), Whittier Elementary School (0.6 mi), Licton Springs K-8 (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.