- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seattle, WA
South Shore Pk-8 School
Federal NCES profile for South Shore Pk-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530771002933
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shore Pk-8 School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- #12 of 37
- schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shore Pk-8 School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Pk-8 School ranks #12 of 37 schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771002933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
South Shore Pk-8 School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530771002933 · Seattle, WA Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 12.1:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
South Shore Pk-8 School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Shore Pk-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 546
South Shore Pk-8 School
546 students
What this shows South Shore Pk-8 School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shore Pk-8 School compares
South Shore Pk-8 School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 18.7%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, South Shore Pk-8 School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Shore Pk-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shore Pk-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Seattle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
566 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
White Center Heights Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount View Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 20:1 students per teacher
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Standard public school
437 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Standard public school
411 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shore Pk-8 School
How many students attend South Shore Pk-8 School?
South Shore Pk-8 School has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Pk-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Pk-8 School is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Shore Pk-8 School?
63.6% of students at South Shore Pk-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shore Pk-8 School?
The largest demographic group at South Shore Pk-8 School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shore Pk-8 School?
South Shore Pk-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Shore Pk-8 School rank among schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Pk-8 School ranks #12 of 37 schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides South Shore Pk-8 School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.