James Baldwin Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades PK-5
516th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
James Baldwin Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Baldwin Elementary School 516th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
James Baldwin Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 97 students tested
James Baldwin Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 233 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 30.9% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 16.7% | 30.5% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 25.5% | 18.0% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.1% | 9.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 8.3% | 9.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near James Baldwin Elementary School
Typical home value $834K in zip 98125 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Baldwin Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Hazel Wolf K-8Seattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away223rd of 1,174
ELA 67% · Math 62% - 7Olympic View Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.2 mi away377th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 55% - 6Olympic Hills Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.2 mi away473rd of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 54% - 4Broadview-Thomson K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.3 mi away794th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 10Cascadia ElementarySeattle School District No. 1 · 1.4 mi away1st of 1,174
ELA 98% · Math 99% - 8Sacajawea Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.5 mi away286th of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 55% - 8Viewlands Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away293rd of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 62% - 9Parkwood ElementaryShoreline School District · 1.8 mi away199th of 1,174
ELA 68% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Baldwin Elementary School in?
James Baldwin Elementary School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is James Baldwin Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Baldwin Elementary School 516th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Baldwin Elementary School?
Hispanic 31%, White 31%, Black 18%, Two or more races 9% (233 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Baldwin Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98125 is $834K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.