A
Very Good
91/100

John Hay Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 201 GARFIELD ST, Seattle, WA 98109
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 74th percentile in Washington
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
264
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%74/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+26 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency74% (+27 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%77%reading +20 pts, math +14 pts92nd percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts78th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +23 pts, math +7 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 201 GARFIELD ST
City Seattle
ZIP Code 98109
District 5307710
NCES School ID 530771001192
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98109

Understanding the community around John Hay Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $124,408
Per Capita Income $104,635
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.0%
High School or Higher 98.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $941,100
Median Rent $2,241
Owner-Occupied 21.9%
Renter-Occupied 78.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Hay Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.7%
Hispanic/Latino 22.0%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More Races 10.6%
Black 4.6%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 264
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School has 264 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does John Hay Elementary School serve?
John Hay Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Hay Elementary School receive per student?
John Hay Elementary School receives $25,927 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Hay Elementary School in 98109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$772,473
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,509
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
78.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026