Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Stevens Elementary School

Q: Is Stevens Elementary School a good school?

Stevens Elementary School ranks 276 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

276^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Stevens Elementary School is a public K-5 school serving about 150 students in Seattle's Capitol Hill/Montlake area, operating as part of the Seattle School District No. 1.

The school stands out for achieving strong academic results, particularly in science where 78.6% of students are proficient, while serving a more economically diverse student body than many top-performing neighbors. For example, while Stevens Elementary School has about 34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, nearby high-performing schools like Queen Anne Elementary and Montlake Elementary School serve populations with less than 11% economic need. Stevens has shown a remarkable decade-long improvement, rising from a lower-performing school to consistently ranking above the 75th percentile in recent years.

Recent data shows some grade-level variation, with fifth graders performing very well but third graders scoring below district averages, which may indicate areas for focus. The school's per-student spending is higher than some similar-performing schools, and a recent dip in its overall ranking from a peak last year will be important to watch. Compared to other schools facing similar challenges, like Madrona K-5 School which has seen significant declines, Stevens has maintained relatively stable and respectable performance.

150

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,570

Per pupil spending ?

34%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1242 18 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112-3321

(206) 252-3400

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Students who attend Stevens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High:	Garfield High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Two or more races:

16.0%

Hispanic:

15.3%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Stevens Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 65th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (69% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

276^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Washington Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 70Elementary Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	276 of 1160	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	92.1	85 of 1168	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	169 of 1169	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	294 of 1169	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	282 of 1107	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	77.0	243 of 1130	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	319 of 1054	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.6	423 of 1056	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.4	683 of 1053	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.2	377 of 1067	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.0	491 of 1106	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.1	409 of 1097	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.1	307 of 1092	71.9%	★★★★☆
2010	71.5	259 of 1088	76.2%	★★★★☆
2009	67.9	318 of 1072	70.3%	★★★★☆
2008	62.3	417 of 1067	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.7	206 of 1069	80.7%	★★★★☆
2006	65.0	340 of 1051	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.0	382 of 1031	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.9	476 of 1026	53.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	51.7	41 of 107	61.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	63.0	368 of 1092	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	88.7	100 of 1093	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	70.4	282 of 1094	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	287 of 1100	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.1	250 of 1008	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.2	263 of 1068	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	276 of 1004	72.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	16.4	948 of 1019	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.4	632 of 854	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.8	511 of 979	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	512 of 835	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	62.8	380 of 1098	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.5	124 of 1099	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	352 of 1113	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.6	285 of 1025	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	200 of 1075	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	361 of 999	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	65.4	145 of 637	77.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	91.5	42 of 1031	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	97.9	5 of 943	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	87.9	70 of 1027	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	77 of 833	90.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2022)96th percentile+21 vs school

Special Education (2018)77th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2025)65th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2018)62nd percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)7th percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science79%+29 vs state

English Language Arts67%+14 vs state

Math61%+18 vs state

4.0

3 ratings · 1 written review

5★2

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★0

Rate Stevens Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The teachers and administration are amazing! Both caring and considerate and the school itself is in a beautiful area! Close Quote

Schools Near Stevens Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)							SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stevens Elementary School	Public	K-5	1242 18 Av E	Seattle	98112	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3400	150	10	14.4	34.0%	79 (52.7%)	15 (10.0%)	23 (15.3%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.0%)	73.9	276^th of 1160 public elementary schools	76.2%		92.1	85^th of 1168 public elementary schools	92.7%	191	78.6		78.6	42.4		79.3				67.1	45.5	80.0	65.5				61.0	85.7	85.7	90.5	90.5	90.5	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	$26,570	$1,321	$25,249
Montlake Elementary School	Public	K-5	2409 22 Av E	Seattle	98112	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3300	170	12	14.4	10.0%	98 (57.6%)	6 (3.5%)	12 (7.1%)	18 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (21.2%)	93.7	65^th of 1160 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.5	42^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	96.4%	23	87.5		87.5	72.7	78.8	83.3				78.5	81.8	69.7	79.2				76.0	87.1	90.3	96.8	96.8	96.8	90.3	93.6	90.3	90.3	90.3	$26,384	$723	$25,661
Lowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1058 E Mercer St	Seattle	98102	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-3020	392	36	10.8	71.9%	49 (12.5%)	127 (32.4%)	118 (30.1%)	49 (12.5%)	4 (1.0%)	12 (3.1%)	31 (7.9%)	16.5	1008^th of 1160 public elementary schools	13.1%		20.5	961^st of 1168 public elementary schools	17.7%	47	34.3		34.3	38.3	21.6	31.3				30.3	37.5	26.9	22.4				28.1	53.1	67.2	68.8	68.8	68.8	59.4	71.9	64.1	59.4	59.4	$28,596	$2,595	$26,001
Tops K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2500 Franklin Av E	Seattle	98102	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3510	447	32	14.0	29.1%	192 (43.0%)	42 (9.4%)	34 (7.6%)	76 (17.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	93 (20.8%)	81.7	197^th of 1160 public elementary schools	83.0%		77.9	240^th of 1168 public elementary schools	79.5%	43	80.0	69.0	73.8	66.7	54.8	76.6	72.9	81.4	82.5	73.5	66.7	59.5	68.1	50.9	64.4	68.4	62.8	97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	$21,459	$879	$20,580
McGilvra Elementary School	Public	K-5	1617 38 Av E	Seattle	98112	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3160	194	13	14.6	10.3%	129 (66.5%)	11 (5.7%)	16 (8.2%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	25 (12.9%)	93.8	61^st of 1160 public elementary schools	94.7%		90.9	96^th of 1168 public elementary schools	91.8%	35	84.0		84.0	77.3	70.6	87.5				77.5	84.1	73.5	76.0				78.6	97.4	97.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	$23,588	$1,163	$22,425
Madrona K-5 School	Public	K-5	1121 33 Av	Seattle	98122	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-3100	213	16	13.3	39.0%	78 (36.6%)	68 (31.9%)	21 (9.9%)	10 (4.7%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	30 (14.1%)	26.8	869^th of 1160 public elementary schools	25.1%		52.1	534^th of 1168 public elementary schools	54.3%	335	42.9		42.9	31.6	32.0	46.4				36.3	36.8	44.0	28.6				36.3	86.5	86.5	91.9	91.9	91.9	89.2	91.9	89.2	89.2	89.2	$21,930	$1,262	$20,669
John Stanford International School	Public	K-5	4057 5 Av NE	Seattle	98105	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-6080	422	24	17.9	8.5%	173 (41.0%)	4 (0.9%)	105 (24.9%)	44 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (21.8%)	96.5	26^th of 1160 public elementary schools	97.8%		98	13^th of 1168 public elementary schools	98.9%	13				81.5	79.1	90.5				83.6	80.3	85.1	93.7				86.2	97.4	98.7	98.7	98.7	98.7	100.0	100.0	98.7	100.0	100.0	$20,798	$707	$20,091
Queen Anne Elementary	Public	K-5	411 Boston St.	Seattle	98109	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-2480	159	14	11.5	10.7%	102 (64.2%)	2 (1.3%)	17 (10.7%)	20 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.3%)	95.7	39^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.6%		90.4	106^th of 1168 public elementary schools	90.9%	67	88.9		88.9	87.1	81.5	85.2				84.7	87.1	70.4	81.5				80.0	93.9	97.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	$22,456	$1,010	$21,445
John Hay Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Garfield St	Seattle	98109	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-2100	257	23	11.0	30.0%	113 (44.0%)	13 (5.1%)	55 (21.4%)	42 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	30 (11.7%)	51.4	545^th of 1160 public elementary schools	53.0%		76.4	258^th of 1168 public elementary schools	77.9%	287	35.9		35.9	44.7	68.8	53.9				55.1	47.4	59.4	42.1				49.1	90.6	92.5	94.3	94.3	94.3	92.5	94.3	94.3	90.6	92.5	$24,733	$985	$23,747
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 E Yesler Wy	Seattle	98122	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-2810	402	33	12.1	79.6%	41 (10.2%)	240 (59.7%)	46 (11.4%)	22 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	42 (10.4%)	17.4	993^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	14.4%		32.6	785^th of 1168 public elementary schools	32.8%	208	33.3		33.3	33.3	35.3	30.2				32.9	31.8	36.5	19.2				29.4	66.0	76.0	76.0	76.0	76.0	76.0	88.0	72.0	76.0	76.0	$27,032	$1,551	$25,480

Frequently Asked Questions about Stevens Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Stevens Elementary School?

Students at Stevens Elementary School are 53% White, 16% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Stevens Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 150 students attended Stevens Elementary School.

Is Stevens Elementary School a good school?

Stevens Elementary School ranks 276^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Stevens Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Stevens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High : Garfield High School

What district is Stevens Elementary School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

Rate Stevens Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington Elementary School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Seattle, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Stevens Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.