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Thornton Creek Elementary School

Seattle, Washington · Grades PreK to 5 · Seattle School District No. 1

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About Thornton Creek Elementary School

Thornton Creek Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Seattle, Washington. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 402 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Seattle. With about 31.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.8 students per teacher. There are 130 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in King County. Seattle School District No. 1 runs 108 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school.

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School facts

Address	7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone	(206) 252-5300
School district	Seattle School District No. 1
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	402
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31.4
Students per teacher	12.8
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, King County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 530771001253). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School serve?

Thornton Creek Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?

Thornton Creek Elementary School reported 402 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Creek Elementary School?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 402 students and 31.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Thornton Creek Elementary School a public or charter school?

Thornton Creek Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thornton Creek Elementary School in?

Thornton Creek Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wa/seattle-school-district-no-1/

Where is Thornton Creek Elementary School located?

Thornton Creek Elementary School is at 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115. The phone number is (206) 252-5300.

How many other schools are near Thornton Creek Elementary School?

There are 130 other schools within 5 miles of Thornton Creek Elementary School in our directory.