- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seattle, WA
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Decatur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530771003618
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Decatur Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771003618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Stephen Decatur Elementary School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 530771003618 · Seattle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 17.1:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Stephen Decatur Elementary School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Stephen Decatur Elementary 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 188
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
188 students
What this shows Stephen Decatur Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Decatur Elementary School compares
Stephen Decatur Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 94% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Asian 28.3%
Two or More 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Stephen Decatur Elementary 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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Decatur Elementary 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 elementary schools in Seattle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cascadia Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald International School
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Rainier Prep
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Decatur Elementary School
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher 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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
2.9% of students at Stephen Decatur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Stephen Decatur Elementary 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.