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Orca K-8 School

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 0–8
SEATTLE, Washington · Seattle School District No. 1
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students278
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch39%
Title INo
Orca K-8 School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
278
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
39%-11.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Orca K-8 School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in SEATTLE, Washington. The school enrolls 278 students. It is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSeattle School District No. 1
County53033
CitySEATTLE
ZIP98118
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530771002231

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment278
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian28.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races12.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.7%
Black
5.9%
Asian
28.2%
Two+
12.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %39%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)