Dunlap Elementary School

4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dunlap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dunlap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Dunlap Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Dunlap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunlap Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1309 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunlap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunlap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
27%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
26%
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Black
33%
5%
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White
7%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Dunlap Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dunlap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunlap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunlap Elementary School's ranking?
Dunlap Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dunlap Elementary School often compared to?
Dunlap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dearborn Park International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dunlap Elementary School?
290 students attend Dunlap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Dunlap Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunlap Elementary School?
Dunlap Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dunlap Elementary School offer ?
Dunlap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dunlap Elementary School part of?
Dunlap Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Dunlap Elementary School located?
Dunlap Elementary School is located in the Dunlap neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Dunlap.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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