Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School, located at 144 NW 80th Street, Seattle, WA, is among the prominent elementary schools in Washington. It serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade, and the school has 337 students enrolled, a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, and 20 full-time teachers. Students do very well academically; 72% of students score at proficient levels or above in math and 82% in reading. The school is diverse in student body, with 27% minority enrollment, 49% female students, 50% male students, and 9% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school was founded in 1909 and has a Jacobean-style building, a playground, and a garden area. Greenwood is known for its high-achieving academics, and dedicated staff and parents who support the school, which is evidenced by its current ranking of #88 in Washington Elementary Schools and #17 in Seattle Public Schools Elementary Schools through the Washington school system.

Greenwood Elementary PTA is sponsoring the Move-A-Thon, which is the school's fall fundraiser to promote fitness and involve the families in school. At the same time, Seattle Public Schools is eliminating the Highly Capable Cohort (HCC) program in favor of an enrichment-for-all model in hopes of providing equitable opportunities for learning for every child by 2027-28.In the wake of community concerns related to traffic safety, the Seattle Department of Transportation installed speed cushions and speed humps close to Greenwood Elementary for the purpose of reducing traffic speeds to improve safety for people walking and for students.

Q.Which subject is emphasized heavily at Greenwood Elementary School?

A.The science and inquiry-based learning program at Greenwood Elementary School is well-regarded.

Q.Do the majority of students walk to Greenwood Elementary School?

A.It is the local school for many people in the immediate Greenwood neighborhood.

Q.Which specialized courses does Greenwood Elementary School offer?

A.Greenwood provides instruction in library/technology, music, and physical education.

Q.How are middle school transfers handled at Greenwood Elementary School?

A.For seamless transitions, Greenwood Elementary School collaborates closely with its feeder middle school.

Q.Is there an auditorium or multipurpose room at Greenwood Elementary School? A.Indeed, Greenwood Elementary School has a sizable multipurpose space for lunch and assemblies.