At a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| School type | Public neighborhood elementary |
| Address / phone | 2424 7th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 / 206-252-2000 |
| Hours | 7:55 a.m.–2:25 p.m.; Wednesday 7:55 a.m.–1:10 p.m. (2026–27) |
| Washington rank | #18 of 1,160 public elementary schools; state percentile 98.4 (SchoolDigger 2025) |
| Assigned by residence? | Yes for a qualifying Seattle attendance-area address |
| Transfer availability | Space-dependent; nonresident approval is annual and secondary to residents |
| Feeder | McClure Middle; high school must be confirmed by exact address |
Summary
Coe is a large, high-performing Queen Anne neighborhood school with unusually detailed kindergarten information, including a sample day and family-transition activities. It has broad specialist offerings and on-site after-school care. Its early start, size, commute and lack of guaranteed access from Issaquah are the main practical drawbacks.
Enrollment, academics and diversity
| Measure | Value | Source/year |
|---|---|---|
| Total / kindergarten enrollment | 467 / 86 | NCES 2024–25; school now reports 492 total |
| Classroom teachers / ratio | 26.10 FTE / 17.89:1 | NCES 2024–25; not class size |
| ELA, all tested grades | 90.1% | OSPI 2024–25 |
| Math, all tested grades | 88.7% | OSPI 2024–25 |
| Grade 5 science | 81.9% | OSPI 2024–25 |
| Diversity index | 0.54 | Calculated from NCES race/ethnicity counts |
Kindergarten, programs and support
- The published sample morning includes SEL/class meeting, fine-motor and handwriting work, morning recess, literacy/small groups, lunch, lunch recess and science. Confirm the full 2027–28 day directly with teachers.
- Transition activities include summer playdates, a new-family meet-and-greet and individual family connection meetings. SPS no longer funds Jump Start.
- Performing arts, visual arts, library and health/fitness are documented, plus special education, multilingual, reading/math intervention and advanced learning.
- Coe describes UDL, flexible grouping and tiered enrichment rather than a separate HC cohort; SPS says neighborhood schools do not offer walk-to-math.
- The Boys & Girls Club operates on-site after-school care; availability and kindergarten capacity require direct confirmation.
Fit considerations
Possible strengths: strong academics, two daily recess periods in the sample schedule, robust arts/supports and organized K transition. Main concerns: large cohort, 7:55 start, commute and residency/transfer uncertainty. Next action: only treat as guaranteed after checking a prospective Seattle address in SPS's assignment lookup.
Sources
- Coe overview and kindergarten schedule — accessed 2026-09-10
- Coe academics — accessed 2026-09-10
- Coe tours and enrollment — accessed 2026-09-10
- Coe childcare — accessed 2026-09-10
- NCES profile — 2024–25 data, accessed 2026-09-10
- Washington assessment dataset — accessed 2026-09-10
Change log
- 2026-09-10: Added consistent 2025 Washington elementary-school rank.
- 2026-09-10: Initial profile created.