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FACILITY SUMMARY VOLUME I
2014 BUILDING CONDITION AND

EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY ASSESSMENT
SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTNO. 1
FINAL REPORT
3 JULY 2014
Seattle Public Schools 2014 Facility Condition Assessment
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FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTSUMMARY

Introduction
MENG Analysis was commissioned for a 2014 update to the Seattle Public Schools (SPS)
comprehensive facility condition assessment (FCA).

Criteria for noting deficiencies were defined as any system with major maintenance
deficiencies greater than $3,000 raw construction costs and a remaining useful life of less
than 6 years.

The FCAs include qualitative condition assessments as well quantifying major maintenance
needs and deficiencies with their estimated costs for repairs to each of the systems.

Reports
The 2014 FCA Reports are contained in three Volumes:

Volume I Site Assessment Summary Reports & Project Cost Reports
Volume II Facility Summary Reports & Detailed Assessment Reports
Volume III Education Adequacy Reports

All cost estimates contained in Volume I reflect Project Costs for Backlogs in Maintenance
and Repair (BMAR), whereas cost estimates contained in Volume II reflect raw material and
labor construction costs.

FCA Analysis
The analysis of the FCA reports includes both qualitative and quantitative scoring. Qualitative
scoring is based on a scale from 1 through 5 using the following definitions:

1. Superior, <5% replacement
2. Adequate, 5-10% replacement
3. Needs improvement, 10-30% replacement
4. Needs improvement, limited functionality, 30-50% replacement
5. Needs improvement, system inoperative, >50% replacement

Quantitative data is based on quantities and cost estimates for deficiencies associated with
specific facility building systems. These are presented as a series of summary reports that
the SPS capital planning group can use to prioritize needs based on actual building system
conditions, as well as implementation costs.

Facility Backlogs of Maintenance and Repair Costs
To generate estimates associated with noted Backlogs of Maintenance and Repairs
(BMAR), each individual surveyor provided parametric estimates of quantities for
deficiencies during the course of each facility condition survey. Condition notes and
estimated quantities were entered into the assessment database. Basic unit costs to repair
systems deficiencies were included in the database and surveyors applied difficulty factors
to generate parametric estimates that would be reflective of current (i.e., J anuary 2014)
market costs in the Seattle area.

Raw Costs vs. Project Costs
BMAR cost estimates included in Volume II are for specific system deficiencies and
estimated as raw construction installation costs (i.e., labor and materials) and exclude
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mark-ups for contractors overhead and profit. They also exclude any additional costs that
may normally impact other facility systems during the course of repair. The Total Project
Cost Reports included in Volume I include the following markups on raw construction costs:

20% mark-ups for contractors overhead and profit,
25% design contingency, and
46% soft costs.

Condition Survey Teams
Two multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering teams were assembled to perform
facility condition assessments for 106 of the 118 facilities owned by Seattle Public Schools.
Each team was comprised of two (2) specialists representing
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing and Civil/Structural/ Architectural disciplines. Both teams
were supported by a cost estimator.

Condition Survey Schedule
The condition surveys began on February 4th, 2014 with all surveyors participating in a group
training survey. This training addressed the survey methodology, associated survey forms, and
the database. After the FCA team had surveyed several schools, another training review was
conducted to address questions and to normalize the consistency of evaluations across each
of the survey team members. The condition surveys were completed the first week of April,
2014.

Condition Surveys were completed for the following 106 SPS facilities:
1 Adams ES
2 African American Academy (Van
Asselt ES)
3 Aki Kurose MS
4 Alki ES
5 Arbor Heights ES
6 Athletic Office & Memorial Stadium
7 Bagley ES
8 Ballard HS
9 Beacon Hill International ES
10 BF Day ES
11 Blaine (K-8) ES
12 Boren (K-5 STEM)
13 Broadview-Thompson ES (K-8)
14 Bryant ES
15 Cedar Park (Closed) ES
16 Chief Sealth Int'l HS
17 Cleveland (Option) HS
18 Coe ES
19 Columbia (The New School) ES
20 Columbia Annex (Interagency 9-12)
21 Concord Int'l ES
22 Cooper (Pathfinder K-8) ES
23 David T. Denny Int'l MS
24 Dearborn Park ES
25 Decatur (Thornton Creek K-5) ES
26 Dunlap ES
27 Eckstein MS
28 Emerson ES
29 Fairmount Park (under construction)
30 Franklin HS
31 Garfield HS
32 Gatewood ES
33 Gatzert ES
34 Genesee Hill (closed/vacant) ES
35 Graham Hill ES
36 Green Lake ES
37 Greenwood ES
38 Hamilton International MS
39 Hawthorne ES
40 Hay ES
41 Highland Park ES
42 Hughes (closed/leased) ES
43 Ingraham HS
44 J ane Addams (K-8) ES
45 J ohn Marshall (closed/leased) ES
46 J ohn Stanford Center
47 Kimball ES
48 Lafayette ES
49 Latona (J ohn Stanford Int'l School) ES
50 Laurelhurst ES
51 Lawton ES
52 Leschi ES
53 Lincoln HS (Gr 1-5 APP)
54 Lowell ES
55 Loyal Heights ES
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56 Madison MS
57 Madrona (K-8) ES
58 Magnolia (closed/ vacant) ES
59 Mann (Closed) ES
60 Maple ES
61 Martin Luther King J r ES
62 McClure MS
63 McDonald International ES
64 McGilvra ES
65 Meany (Nova 9-12) MS
66 Meany (The World School) MS
67 Mercer MS
68 Monroe (Salmon Bay K-8) ES
69 Montlake ES
70 Muir ES
71 Nathan Hale HS
72 North Beach ES
73 North Queen Anne (Closed/Leased) ES
74 Northgate ES
75 Olympic Hills ES
76 Olympic View ES
77 Pinehurst (K-8) ES
78 Queen Anne (K-5) ES
79 Rainier Beach HS
80 Rainier View ES
81 Rogers ES+A103
82 Roosevelt HS
83 Roxhill ES
84 Sacajawea ES
85 Sandpoint ES
86 Sanislo ES
87 Schmitz Park ES
88 Seward (TOPS K-8) ES
89 South Lake HS
90 South Shore (PK-8) ES
91 Stevens ES
92 Thurgood Marshall ES
93 T.T. Minor ES
94 Van Asselt (closed) ES
95 View Ridge ES
96 Viewlands ES
97 Washington MS
98 Wedgwood ES
99 West Seattle HS
100 West Seattle ES
101 West Woodland ES
102 Whitman MS
103 Whittier ES
104 Whitworth (ORCA K-8) ES
105 Wilson (Home School Resource Center
& Middle College High School) MS
106 Wing Luke ES

Seattle Public School Inventory
The 118 facilities owned by SPS consist of the following classifications of facilities:

High Schools =9
Middle Schools =9
Elementary Schools =58
Option Schools =11
Service Schools =5
Interim Schools =2
Administrative =2
Forest =1
Closed/ Leased =16
Closed/Vacant =4
Vacant Site =1
Total Facilities = 118

One facility is leased to SPS.

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FCA SUMMARY:

BMAR Costs by Magnitude:
There are 15 sites which reported project costs greater than $10 million projected for
2014-2019 as shown with Chart 1.

Chart 1

BMAR costs by Categories of Systems:
The general categories of systems that reflect the greatest need for major maintenance
are shown in Chart 2.

Chart 2

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The following Table provides further detail of system costs within each category:

The following graph illustrates HVAC, Electrical and Exterior Closure, which represents the
three systems projected to have greatest BMAR costs.

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The FCA project team contact information follows:

CONSULTANTS

Joel Davis
Project Principal
MENG Analysis
2401 Elliott Ave. Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 587-3797
Fax: (206) 587-0588
Cell: (206) 419-9759
jdavis@menganalysis.com

Eric Meng
Dbase & Education Adequacy
MENG Analysis
Phone: (206) 587-3797
eric@menganalysis.com

Jaime Souza
Project Coordination
MENG Analysis
Phone: (206) 587-3797
jaime@menganalysis.com

John Boatman
CSA Systems & Cost Estimator
MENG Analysis
Phone: (206) 587-3797
john@menganalysis.com

Doug Smith
MEP Systems
MENG Analysis
Phone: (206) 587-3797
doug@menganalysis.com

Lukas Shu
CSA Systems
Studio Meng Strazzara
Phone: (206) 587-3797
lshu@studioms.com

Terry Largent
MEP Systems
TAL Consultants
Phone: (425)359-7218
tal1@centurytel.net

John Bennett
Education Adequacy
Phone: (206) 617-1963
jeb.edward2@gmail.com

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Chris Richardson
Facility Planner
Phone: (206) 252-0788
CLRichardson2@SeattleSchools.org

Joe Wolf
K-12 Planning Coordinator
Phone: (206) 255-8796
jawolf@SeattleSchools.org

Tingyu Wang
Enrollment and Planning Analysis
Phone: (206) 252-0658
twang@SeattleSchools.org

Jim Johnson
Carpenter
Phone: (206)730-6002
jjohnson@SeattleSchools.org

Kim Lan
Mechanical Coordinator
Phone: (206) 252-4738
kklam@seattleschools.org

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FCA Terminology

Facility Condition Assessment (FCA): A structured process to document the conditions of
site infrastructure and building systems. FCAs are typically performed by multi-disciplinary
teams as rapid visual assessments and do not include destructive testing. Facility
information and condition data should be maintained in a database for ease of
updating and reporting. The data should be renewed over time.

Current Replacement Value (CRV): The current replacement cost of the facility, including
construction and project cost markups. It is contained in the CRV models for each
facility use type. That base CRV is factored by geography, size, and type of construction,
specific to each facility to attain the facility specific CRV.

Facility Condition Index (FCI): A benchmark used to compare relative condition of
facilities within a portfolio of assets; derived by the following formula:

FCI =Backlog of Maintenance and Repair (BMAR)
Current Replacement Value (CRV)

There are a number of different methods used by various organizations to calculate that
backlog. For this reason, using FCIs to compare one organization to another
organizations is not always appropriate.

This study uses a parametric method that calculates BMAR based on the assessed
condition scores. The statistical basis is a study conducted by NASA on over 10,000
surveyed facilities that evaluated the backlog of repair items relative to qualitative
condition scores 1 through 5. The parametric backlog for each system is calculated
based on a statistical theoretical percentage of that system that would need repair or
replacement for each of the qualitative condition scores.

Parametric Costs: Parametric cost estimating is a technique that uses statistical
relationships between historical cost data and other program variables, such as system
condition or age. Historical cost data is typically used at a high level (e.g., cost per
square foot) and often represent conceptual, order-of-magnitude costs for initial
planning or discussion purposes.

Remaining Useful Life: An estimate of the years that a facility system may remain
serviceable or in operation before failure; Failure would then require system renewal or
replacement.

Subsystem: The term subsystem in this report refers to a UniFormat Level 3 building
systems category (e.g., B3010 - Roof Coverings; or B3020 Roof Opening; or B3030
Projections).

System: The term system in this report refers to a UniFormat Level 2 building system
category (e.g., B3000 Roofing)

The following terms are used in the MENG Analysis FCA Database:
(See also the database users manual for more specific definitions.)

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Last Major System Renewal: The year in which a system was last renewed (substantially
repaired or replaced).
Original System Date: The year a system was originally constructed/installed.
Subsystem Assessed Condition Score: The field surveyors assessment of condition
assigned to each facility subsystem. The rating uses a scale of 1 through 5, where
1=excellent, 2=good, 3=fair, 4=poor, 5=unacceptable.
BMAR (backlog of maintenance and repair): This is an estimated amount that would
need to be spent to bring the facility up to good condition.
Subsystem Normal Life: Industry standard subsystem life between renewals or
replacement cycles.
Capacity 2020 Right Size: This is the capacity as of 2020. For the purpose of developing
attendance boundaries that are appropriate in the long term, capacities that are right
sized provide a dedicated teaching space for each PCP teacher. They also provide a
dedicated computer lab at each school and remove current portables about 15% of the
total classroom count.
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Site Assessment Summary
Seattle School District
Adams Elementary School
CONDITION ASSESSMENT
Address 6110 28th Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Backlog of Maintenance and Repair (BMAR) $3,660,901
Overall Educational Adequacy Score 2.6
Relatively new, although not fully to current Educational Specification or in line with reference school. Quality
facility with some early signs of finish wear in such things as exterior paint finishes and interior carpet. Storage is
an apparent space challenge throughout, as well as proper ADA access and would be exacerbated by full capacity
occupancy. As population has been increasing so will space challenges.
Adams is an older, moderate-sized two story, wood framed building that was originally built in 1970. It was added
onto and fully modernized in 1989. The roofing is over 25 years old and should be scheduled for replacement soon.
There are patches on both the flat and sloped roofs with signs for repaired leaks of past water intrusion at the
corridor adjacent to the gym entry and in the East end of the mechanical attic. Carpeting in the Library and
Administration has been replaced. The water source heat pump units and boilers are now 20 years old and at the
end of their expected life span. Cooling tower appears in fair condition. Some roof ventilation units appear to not
be functioning that support the admin areas, and should be evaluated to working condition. Most lighting has been
upgraded but is still a mix of older and newer fixtures.
Current Site Use Elementary
Site Area 3.37
Year Constructed 1989 Year Last Modernized / Addition 1989
Facility Area 63,136
Student Enrollment 433
Headcount Date 10/01/13
Bond Levy Program CIP1
Capacity, Right-Sized 2020 550
Original Site Type Elementary School
Academic Grades K-5
# Of Portable Classrooms 3
Facility Condition Index (FCI) 0.12
Landmark Designation
Print Date: 07/02/14
n/a
Aki Kurose Middle School
Address 3928 So. Graham St.
Seattle, WA 98118
This school sits majestically facing S Graham St, and is a fine example of 1950's school architecture. The building
looks important, and feels much like a high school inside. The school is large and sits on a very small site, so on-
site parking is minimal. Parallel street parking is available. First floor hallway floor finishes have been replaced
recently but in general the entire school needs modernization of its systems and finishes throughout. With full
modernization this school has great potential to be a showcase school.The school is bounded on the north by
Seattle Parks' Brighton Playfield which provides athletic fields for the school.
Aki Kurose was built in 1952 as a very large 2 story Junior High School. The building has held up well over the
years but needs major upgrades to it's mechanical and electrical systems as well as new exterior doors, classroom
flooring, casework and domestic water piping.
Current Site Use Middle School
Site Area 4.8
Year Constructed 1952 Year Last Modernized / Addition
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type Middle School
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
Alki Elementary School
Address 3010 59th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Older school on level site with connected community center and playfields. Facility is rigidly laid out in basic double
loaded corridor on first floor and has a second story portion that is not double loaded but rather fed by three
independent stair wells and one elevator. Intercommunication from stair to stair on the second floor entails going
through at least two occupied spaces. The elevator only directly serves one stairwell set of rooms. The site is well
suited to outdoor play with ample hard surface play area that is worn and much newer large play structure and lawn
playfields. Bus and parent drop off and most parking are on street. Some minor ADA issues around the site could
be easily addressed.
Alki Elementary is a 2 - story School constructed in 1954. The earthquake of 1965 destroyed the central portion of
the building which was then reconstructed. Except for the installation of copper water piping the building has not
seen much in the way of up-grades over the years. The building needs a lot of work including major replacement of
the mechanical and electrical systems, replacement of exterior windows and doors, interior doors, classroom
flooring and casework and completion of the roofing replacement.
Site Area 1.41
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Arbor Heights Elementary School
Address 3701 SW 104th St.
Seattle, WA 98146
School is a very poor fit between original school and added classroom wing. Both parts are rather rigid double
loaded corridor style but the newer addition is even more institutional and cool in feel. Site is very tight and mostly
hardscape with no significant landscaping, lawn or other green space. All site access for the public is from the
street and parking is very tight.
Arbor Heights was constructed in 1948 as a small 2 - story concrete building. In 1958 the East and West classroom
wings were added. The majority of the classrooms are "transportable" which were probably never meant to last this
long. Except for the roofing, all of the building systems and finishes are worn out and in need of major replacement.
Site Area 5.65
Bond Levy Program BEX4
Academic Grades K-5
Landmark Designation No
B.F.Day Elementary School
Address 3921 Linden Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
Handsome renovated older school building with great public image and ample space with some exceptions for
specialties. Spaces are mostly generous, warm and hospitable to learning and community use. Lack of any
covered play area, only a small gym and no large multi-purpose space are serious drawbacks to facility. Playfields
quite ample with large park like field immediately adjacent. Hard surface areas next to school somewhat disjointed
into small areas due to having to work with sloped site. Limited on-site parking and on street drop off and pick-up
including buses. Exterior windows and trim paint peeling and unsightly.
BF Day is a large three story Elementary School that was originally constructed in 1892. It was mostly modernized in
1991, and all of the newer systems are in very good condition. The double hung single pane wood windows were not
addressed during the modernization and they are now in very poor condition. All of the asphalt areas of the site
appear to have received some attention and are in good to fair condition.
Site Area 3.88
Academic Grades K-5
Landmark Designation Designated
n/a
Bagley Elementary School
Address 7821 Stone Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
Older facility of handsome stately character. Space has been added that does support the program. Facility is very
stately but very worn in finishes and systems. Basic spaces only and almost no specialty support spaces exist and
no space meets current program. Site is largely accessed from street for bus and parent load/unload although joint
use parking lot has been added with neighboring church. Play area is largely hard surface with a bark area and play
structure. Two older portables exist on south end of building in use for child care and other specialty support
functions.
Daniel Bagley is a small two story school constructed in 1930 of brick clad unreinforced masonry with a wood roof
structure. Other than the electrical service which was replaced in the 1960's, the building has not had any major up-
grades or renovations. The major issues that need attention are replacement of the very old flooring and ceiling
systems, up-grading the old single glazed wood windows and wood doors, installation of new classroom casework,
replacement of the interior doors, expand the fire sprinkler system to cover the whole building, replace the
antiquated HVAC system with a new modern system, up-grade the electrical service and completely rebuild the
asphalt play area. All existing doors include non-compliant hardware.
Site Area 3.94
Academic Grades K-5
Landmark Designation Potential
Nomination
n/a
Ballard High School
Address 1418 NW 65th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
Ballard High School was reconstructed as a new facility in 1999. The educational specifications (ed specs) and
resulting design serve as the District Standard so most of the spaces and general arrangement result in superior
educational adequacy scores. The school was constructed on a tight urban sight resulting in more vertical
circulation than ideally desired and some less than ideal adjacencies. Finishes and general environment are
holding up well (with the exception of some exterior elements).
Ballard High School is a large 2-story building constructed in 1999 of a steel frame with brick and CMU veneer. The
building is barely 10 years old and while some of the finishes are starting to show some aging, all of the major
systems are in excellent condition except the roofing and window systems.
Current Site Use High School
Site Area 12.33
Student Enrollment 1,610
Capacity, Right-Sized 2020 1,585
Original Site Type High School
Academic Grades 9-12
n/a
n/a
Beacon Hill Elementary School
Address 2025 14th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
Backlog of Maintenance and Repair (BMAR) $131,072
This early 70's original building (similar plan to Maple) has undergone a major addition and partial remodel from four
years ago, but remains well under the District's guide school in overall appearance and functionality. It is also
substantially below the program area provided for the guide school for almost the same number of students,
although this is caused partly by the "open plan" layout which reduces the circulation spaces substantially within the
building. The original building, being of an "open plan" design has minimal exterior windows to the typical
classrooms. The open plan creates a great deal of visual and audio distractions which might work for some
students who can successfully filter out external input, but not for the majority. The ceilings in the older building are
relatively low, which tends to accentuate the "cave-like" feeling of the school in general. The newer wing is relatively
plain on the exterior and doesn't attempt to match the existing structure, yielding a two-building campus
appearance. Inside, the newer wing is attractively finished, with good lighting, high ceilings, and a functional layout.
The Multi-Purpose Room configuration appears to possibly be somewhat dysfunctional as an Art Room for lack of
adequate storage space, and also requires a lot of space to be cleared every time the overall larger space is used
with the operable walls open.
Beacon Hill is a small single story elementary school with mainly open concept classrooms. It was originally
constructed in 1971 with additions and modernization of the original building in 2006. All finishes and systems are
generally in good condition.
Site Area 1.94
Bond Levy Program Childcare BEX2
Academic Grades K-5
Blaine Middle School
Address 2550 34th Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98199
This school is currently used as an alternative school, is well configured for use as a K-8. The generous lobbies and
circulation spaces have much natural light and add to the inviting, interesting interior environment. The gyms,
cafeteria, music rooms are large, and most other spaces are well sized. Only minimal piecemeal improvements
have been made over the last 8 years making it all the more apparent that this facility could be a good candidate for
a major modernization.
Catharine Blaine was originally built in 1952 as a Junior High School. It is a single story building constructed of a
concrete and steel frame with wood flooring and roof structure. This facility has not had any major work done to it
since it was built, so many of its systems and finishes are worn out. These items include a portion of the roofing,
exterior single glazed windows, exterior doors, the Gym bleachers, interior doors, the majority of the floor finishes,
galvanized water piping, the antiquated heating system, the electrical service, feeders, panel boards and light
fixtures and the asphalt parking and play areas.
Current Site Use K-8
Site Area 8.03
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-8
n/a
n/a
Boren Middle School
Address 5950 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
It was remodeled in 2012 for use as a Stem school and Arbor Heights Program.
The Boren School was constructed in 1963 as a single story Junior High School. In 1999 the building got new
roofing, new fire alarm system new electrical service and new paint in preparation for use by West Seattle High
School as an interim school building. It has subsequently been used mostly as an interim or temporary school site.
Current Site Use Interim Site
Site Area 15
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Broadview-Thomson Elementary School
Address 13052 Greenwood Ave.N
Seattle, WA 98133
Very large ex- secondary facility that is older two story, circular double loaded corridor design with concrete post and
beam structure. Space available is excessive for standard elementary model by a factor of two but adoption to K - 8
and increasing population and programs putting pressure on space, parking, play ground etc. Site is level with
parking on two sides and bus drop off on site and parent off site. Play areas drop off, parking, etc. are very limited
and almost all hard surface with a medium play structure.
Broadview/Thompson is a heavy concrete 2-story building originally constructed in 1963 as a Junior High School.
Building still includes single pane windows throughout and non ADA compliant door hardware both interior and
exterior. The school recently received new classroom flooring, paint and ceiling tiles. Building also has new boilers
and new lighting in cafeteria and gym. Site parking is very limited, play area lacks large turf area but hard court play
is very large and includes newer play apparatus.
Site Area 9.34
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-8
n/a
n/a
Bryant Elementary School
Address 3311 NE 60th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
This is very attractive historic school in an nice older Seattle neighborhood that has been well adapted to current
District standards for elementary education during a year 2000 modernization. There is little that needs to be done
to this school for the near future, except to hold-the-line on overcrowding. The only significant deficiency in the
school, relative to the guide school, is that it lacks the large group instruction common spaces that accompany the
classroom clusters for the guide school. However, given the historic structural "givens" for this school and the
"compromises" that have already been made in the modernization to accommodate additional program square
footage, it would not be recommended to try to reconfigure this school in any way. It works very well the way it is
and is a great source of pride to its immediate community.
Bryant Elementary is a large 3 - story School originally built in 1926. The School was added onto and totally
modernized in 2001. All finishes and systems are in excellent condition and are wearing quite well. No major work
should be needed at this school over the next ten years.
Site Area 3.31
Academic Grades K-5
Cedar Park Elementary School
Address 3737 NE 135th Street
Seattle, WA 98125
Facility is very worn mid-century school of modern style currently used as a residential facility. School is single story,
small scale and generally at the lower end of any adequacy scale for educational use short of complete renovation
or replacement and additional square footage. All systems, finishes, code ADA and other applicable standards
thoroughly out of conformance. Adjacent Park to the west is new and is likely formerly the schools play fields.
Without that space, the school is totally insufficient in outdoor play area. Parking and bus/parent drop off on site is
almost non-existent.
Cedar Park is a small single story all concrete building constructed in 1959. There have been no up-grades to this
facility since it was built. The building was closed as a School in 1981 and subsequently leased to an artist Co-op.
The major issues at this building would be the asbestos floor tile, single glazed windows, deteriorated roofing,
galvanized water pipe, old heating system and all of the electric systems.
Current Site Use Closed
Site Area 4.38
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
n/a
Chief Sealth International High School
Address 2600 SW Thistle St
Seattle, WA 98126
Backlog of Maintenance and Repair (BMAR)
Sealth High School was recently modernized with some in fills, and reconfiguration of circulation.
Sealth High School was originally constructed in 1957 as a mostly single story facility with a detached Gym. It was
recently fully modernized and a connection to the Gym was created along with a new Galleria that also serves the
new Denny Middle School.
Site Area
Facility Condition Index (FCI)
Cleveland High School
Address 5515 15th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
BEX II project 2007. Complete modernization and reconfiguration; although large portions of original historic
structures and configuration intact. The size is above District standard S.F. per capacity student.
Cleveland High School is a three building complex comprised of a historic 3-story building, a new 3-story classroom
building and a new Gymnasium building. The new buildings were added in 2007 and the old building was fully
modernized at the same time.
Site Area 8.47
n/a
Cleveland Memorial Forest Park
Address
Overall Educational Adequacy Score
Not Surveyed.
Current Site Use
Site Area
Year Constructed Year Last Modernized / Addition
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program
Capacity, Right-Sized 2020
Original Site Type
28322 SE Issaquah-
Fall City Rd
Issaquah, WA
Park
Academic Grades
# Of Portable Classrooms
Not Surveyed
Coe Elementary School
Address 2424 7th Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119
New main school building, built in 2003, replaced the historic school building that burned during modernization.
School maintains a traditional look with a strong public image that fits well into the Queen Anne neighborhood. The
gym/multi-purpose room is in a separate building to the north. Main building contains a soaring three story atrium
with overhead skylights. Spaces are mostly generous, warm, and suitable for learning and community use. No
grass playfields. Hard surface play areas and big toy areas are nicely sized and usable. There are approximately
20 on-site parking spaces. Drop off and pick-up including buses occurs on the street.
Coe Elementary School was constructed in 2003 as a replacement for the original 1907 school. The main building is
3-story and replicates the original building. The Gym building is a single story structure that houses a cafeteria,
kitchen and a central heating plant. All of the systems and finishes in the building are less than ten years old and are
in excellent condition. The Gym building is showing excessive wear on the exterior south facing building face.
There appear to be some issues with roof or roof flashing that have been repaired, but have caused additional
deterioration of the exterior skin.
Site Area 2.88
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Columbia Annex Elementary School
Address
Columbia Annex was originally an Elementary School. It closed and reopened as Interagency Annex in 2013. It is
a 7,648 SF facility. Most recently it has housed alternative programs for students needing special assistance or
treatment; including drug and behavioral issues. Given the small size of this facility containing only a few
classrooms and offices, it is not suitable for a conventional school district K-8, middle school, or high school
program. It is possible to place a small K-5 school there, but there is no plan to use as an elementary school in the
near future.
The Columbia Annex site consists of two very small single story wood frame buildings constructed in 1943. Both
buildings are in generally poor condition and need major up-grades to most of their systems and finishes.
Site Area 1
Facility Area 8,058
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
3100 South Alaska St.
Seattle, WA 98108
Elementary School
n/a
n/a
Columbia Elementary School
Address 3528 S Ferdinand St.
Seattle, WA 98118
An older single story school of double loaded corridor design with space augmented by 10 portables. School is very
worn and systems are largely obsolete. Most spaces are small and well below current standards in almost all
aspects. Site is level but has little parking and is almost all hard surface play area with limited play structure. The
site does have adjacent community garden space and across the street is a green space park. Bus and parent drop
off is on street as is most parking. The facility was leased to a private school organization for a few years before
being reactivated by SPS. Currently it is used as an alternative program high school (Interagency). Relatively minor
improvements preceded its recent re-activation.
The Columbia School is a small single story wood and timber framed building constructed in 1922. The building
received a new electrical service in 2001 and a new steam boiler in 2005. New single pane windows with an inner
storm pane and new roofing were also installed in 2001. The roof is currently failing and needs to be redone and the
windows are still only single glazed. Virtually all of the Schools other systems and finishes are antiquated or in poor
condition and need to be replaced.
Current Site Use Vacant
Site Area 3.22
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
n/a
n/a
Concord Elementary School
Address 723 S Concord St.
Seattle, WA 98108
Older school modernized and added onto in 2000. Handsome original building with compatible additions to the east
and west. Original school entry faces Concord Street. New prominent entry is on the Northwest corner and faces
the parking lot. Both the exterior and interior of the school are warm and welcoming to the community. Layout is
hospitable to learning and community use. Playfield is to the east and not very large. Hard surface area south of
the school is nicely sized. There is an elevation drop to the south and east.
The Concord School was originally constructed as a 3 - story Elementary in 1913. In 2000 it was added onto and
fully modernized. All of the buildings systems and finishes are in excellent condition except for the asphalt 3-tab
roofing which looks to have about 6 - 8 years of life left.
Site Area 3.4
Academic Grades K-5
Cooper Elementary School
Address 1901 SW Genesee St.
Seattle, WA 98106
This fifteen year old facility perched atop an attractive West Seattle hill in a park setting is holding up extremely well.
It has adequate space to house a larger student population than is currently assigned. Its split level design is well
configured for the site and for a building of 74,000 sf and would continue to function well with a larger student
population. The program spaces in the school, with the exception of needing technology upgrades, are still up-do-
date and adequate for contemporary educational programs.
The current Pathfinder K-8 program is at Copper Elementary School. The building is a split level 3 - story steel
framed structure with CMU veneer. It is now fifteen years old and still in excellent condition, except that it's metal
roofing has a history of leaking which apparently still exists.
Site Area 13.93
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
David T. Denny International Middle School
Address 8402 30th Ave
Seattle, WA 98126
Denny Middle School is a new school that shares some facilities with Sealth High School. It is not designed to
the current SPS educational specifications because it's designed for its special program.
Denny International Middle School is a new three story split level facility built adjacent to and connected to Sealth
High School. The two schools partially share the kitchen and the Galleria. All systems and finishes are in
excellent condition.
Site Area 29.9
Bond Levy Program BEX 3
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
Dearborn Park Elementary School
Address 2820 So. Orcas St.
Seattle, WA 98108
The original "open plan" Dearborn Park Elementary (similar plan to Wing Luke) building dates from the 70's but has
recently (3 years ago) undergone a minor remodeling and two major additions. One addition is directly attached to
the main building and includes a gym/commons space, kitchen, special education classrooms (2) and a 5th grade
pod of 2 classrooms. The separate westerly annex building houses a pre-school facility and an art/science
classroom. The overall school is below the program area and building area of the District's guide school. This is
partly due to the open plan layout which reduces the circulation space somewhat within the building but also
because the typical classrooms are smaller. There are also some program areas that are reduced or missing, such
as only one pre-school, no computer lab, etc. The open plan school creates a great deal of visual and audio
distractions which makes teaching and learning difficult for teachers and students. Classroom windows are minimal
and the overall cluttered appearance of the classroom environment results from lack of visual barrier walls,
concealed storage space, and exposed utilities that have been retrofit into the building. The new east wing and
westerly annex building are attractive additions to the site.
Dearborn Park was constructed in 1972 with concrete and heavy timber as a mostly open landscape classroom
design. In 2006 a Gym, cafeteria and classroom wing was added and some modernization occurred in the original
building.
Site Area 9.5
Academic Grades K-5
Dunlap Elementary School
Address 4525 S Cloverdale St.
Seattle, WA 98118
Older school modernized and added onto in 2000. Handsome original building with adequate space. Original
school entry faces the adjacent park and is not along a street right-of-way. New entry is not obvious when entering
parking lot, but once inside the school it is warm and welcoming to the community. Layout is hospitable to learning
and community use. Playfields quite ample with large park field immediately adjacent to the east. Hard surface
area south of the school is nicely sized. There is an elevation drop to the south, resulting in a great deal of ramp
length to access the covered play and hard surface play area.
The Dunlap School was built in 1924 as a mid-sized 2- story Elementary School. In 2000 the school was added onto
and fully modernized.
Site Area 4.88
Academic Grades K-5
E. C. Hughes Closed
Address 7740 34th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
Facility is quite old but of stately and substantive architecture with double and some single loaded corridor design.
Given age and limited upgrades over its life, many elements are worn out, damaged or otherwise at the end of their
useful lives. Currently vacant but has been used as interim site in support of facility renovations elsewhere in
District. Site is ample and has very worn, but generous hard surface play areas, no lawn. Bus and other drop-off on
street, but street is adequately wide. School has been used as alternative/interim secondary site at times.
The Hughes facility is a four story building originally constructed in 1926 with a three story classroom addition in
1949. The roof is in fairly good condition, but everything else in the building is original and in poor condition.
Current Site Use
Short Lease
Closed
Site Area 3.69
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Nomination
Eckstein Middle School
Seattle, WA 98115
This historic 50's era neighborhood school is a treasure for the Seattle School District. It has wonderful quality
features throughout and for virtually all important educational needs. It is however in significant need of general
modernization for systems, components, finishes, etc. inside and out. Stop gap measures have been taken in some
areas to augment classroom infrastructure for contemporary educational systems such as ceiling-mounted
projectors. This reviewer attended junior high at this school shortly after it was constructed and it still looks almost
the same If there is a drawback to this school educationally, it is very large. Educational delivery strategies that
would help breakdown the long travel distances and help "cluster" students into smaller associations (as is done to a
degree at present) would help ameliorate this scale situation and probably improve its educational effectiveness.
This school is a great example of good original programming, design, and construction by all parties. The facility in
general continues to slip in terms of its overall aesthetics and appearance.
Eckstein Middle School was originally constructed as a Junior High School in 1950. It is a 2 - story building with a
concrete frame and a wood roof structure. The exterior walls have an excessive amount of glass block above a
shallow band of windows. This facility has not seen any major modernization or remodel work since it was built.
Many of the buildings systems are wearing out and will need some level of repair or replacement in the next 10
years. These systems include the skylights, classroom casework, Gym bleachers, VAT flooring, exterior window
system, exterior doors, the entire HVAC system, electrical convenience outlets and all of the asphalt parking and
play areas.
Site Area 13.89
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades 6-8
Emerson Elementary School
Address 9709 - 60th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
Nice older school that was modernized and added to in 2001. New classroom wing is adjacent to the older school
building with a lobby area created between the two. Gym/commons was added to the back in a similar fashion.
Spaces are not overly generous, although the entry is warm and hospitable to the school and community. No grass
playfields on site, but there is Fred Hutchinson Park immediately adjacent. A small hard surface play area is on-
site. There is limited on-site parking. Drop off and pick-up including buses occurs on the street.
The Emerson School was originally built in 1909 as a small 3 - story Elementary School. In 2001 it was added onto
and fully modernized into a large Elementary School. All of the buildings systems and finishes are in excellent
condition except for the classroom carpet, which is only 13 - years old but and is very stained and already starting to
wear.
Site Area 1.83
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Fairmount Park Closed: Elementary School
Address 3800 SW Findlay St.
Seattle, WA 98126
THIS SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY BEING MODERNIZED, SO NO SURVEY WAS POSSIBLE.
Fairmont Park is currently being modernized. No survey was possible. Modernization includes a full renovation of
existing school and 12-classroom addition. Includes asbestos abatement; new mechanical, fire alarm and fire
sprinkler systems; electrical service upgrade; technology upgrades; interior remodeling; new finishes; new exterior
windows; re-roofing. Site improvements include new on-site bus loading; playground improvements; new
landscaping.
Site Area 3.11
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program BTA3/4
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
10/1/2013
Franklin High School
Address 3013 S. Mt. Baker Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98144
This large historic school has been completely modernized in 1991. Most of that modernization configured the
school near current standards. The straightforward racecourse configuration is compact, but located on 4 floors with
a separate PE / athletic facility a block away from the main building. Many spaces are high volume with good natural
light, but many classrooms and labs have been placed inboard with no natural light. Corridors are generally dark
with lowered acoustical ceilings that detract from the otherwise high quality environment.
Franklin High School was originally constructed in 1912 as a 4 - story steel and concrete framed building. A stand-
alone Gymnasium was built in 1958. In 1991 the entire campus was modernized and a second Gymnasium was
added to the original one. The facility is now 23 years old and in need of some attention. The entire interior of the
building needs painting. The old single glazed wood windows should be replaced. The water source heat pump units
will need to be replaced in the next five years.
Site Area 8.66
n/a
Garfield High School
Address 400 23rd Ave
Seattle, WA. 98122
Garfield High School was completely modernized, with substantial additions, in 2008.
South building is what is left of the original facility constructed circa 1924. It is a three story mainly concrete
structure that was totally modernized in 2008. The North building was added to the campus in 2008 when the
main building was modernized. The building is partially 2 - story constructed of a steel frame with CMU veneer
and contains the athletic facilities, drama classrooms, performing arts center and a teen life center.
Site Area 8.97
n/a
Gatewood Elementary School
Address 4320 SW Myrtle St.
Seattle, WA 98136
Mix of newer and older elements nicely done in renovation and addition work with great views of the sound and
mountains. Building is just starting to show finish wear but appears to be a very nicely functioning facility although
limited on small group and flexible teaching spaces. Site has major grade change from building to play areas with
no direct ADA connection. Play areas are adequate although lawn area so limited as to not support full baseball or
soccer set-up. New soft play area with play structure added further limiting lawn. Parking on site appears adequate
and on street bus/parent drop off is directly in front of school although may be somewhat congested.
Gatewood Elementary School was originally built in 1910 as a 3 - story school building. In 1991 the building
received two major additions and a full modernization. Major issues that should be addressed are the roofing and
single glazed windows.
Site Area 3.61
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Gatzert Elementary School
Address 1301 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
Newer school on mostly level site with good street access and fair parking and drop off that is not on street.
Playfield is ample although hard surface area may be somewhat undersized and there is a small covered play area.
School has many small group and specialist support spaces although flexibility for collaborative teaching
opportunities is lacking. Finishes are beginning to show signs of wear.
Gatzert is a medium sized single story School constructed in 1988 with an all steel frame and brick veneer. The
building is now 26 years old, some finishes have been upgrade and the rest are in good condition.
Site Area 6.82
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Genesee Hill Vacant: Being Demolished
Address 5012 SW Genesee St.
Seattle, WA 98116
Facility being demolished for new school.
Genesee Hill was built in 1948 as a small single story Elementary School of what appears to be somewhat flimsy
modular construction. Facility being demolished June, 2014 and replaced.
Site Area 6.82
Original Site Type Vacant
Academic Grades K-8
0
Graham Hill Elementary School
Address 5149 S Graham St.
Seattle, WA 98118
This 2 story school consists of the original main 1960's building and a recent 2-story classroom and library addition.
The appearance from the main approach street is of a single story building as the site slopes down to the south and
west to provide day lighting of the lower level. The school is about 40 students under the District's guide school and
contains approximately 16,000 sf less. Its current student population of 346 is slightly less than its rated functional
capacity of 360. However, given the imbalance towards kindergarten this is probably a reasonable differential. It is
currently configured as a 2 round (2 regular classrooms per grade) school except for kindergarten which consists of
4 classrooms. The imbalance of grade level student populations means that fifth grade consists of 1.5 classrooms
presently. There is only one pre-school classroom. The older main school has received only minimal upgrades and
is of much lower overall quality than the relatively recent west addition. One newly constructed portable has been
added recently at the back of the site.
Graham Hill Elementary was constructed in 1961 as a small 2-story school. In 2004 a Library and six classrooms
were added at the west end of the original building. At that time flooring and other finishes were up-graded in the
original school.
Site Area 4.52
Facility Area
Bond Levy Program
55,792
Classroom, Childcare addn in BEX2
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Green Lake Elementary School
Address 2400 N 65th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
School of very interesting design in that it has open team teaching areas of several thousand square feet rather than
conventional classrooms. Team areas are amply supported by local teacher prep and storage areas. The most
open and flexible school surveyed. Site has challenges due to grade changes from upper (grass) to lower (hard
surface) play area and no ADA support therefore. Very limited on-site parking with bus access on street frontage
and other parking on street.
Green Lake is a medium sized elementary school constructed in 1970 with a steel frame and brick veneer. It is
primarily a single story building with a Gym, boiler room and one large classroom on a lower level. The facility has
never had a major modernization or upgrade so it is starting to show age. Major systems that should be replaced in
the next ten years include the single glazed windows, the exterior and interior doors, the VCT flooring, the ACT
ceiling system, classroom sinks, the temperature control system, the asphalt play area and the major electrical
systems including service, distribution and lighting.
Site Area 3.37
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Greenwood Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98117
This is a very nicely modernized elementary school located in a very nice area of Seattle. The educational program
for which it was designed and constructed in 2002 is very different from the currently configured program in this
school. If the current programs in this facility are to remain for the long term and at their current population (370
including preschool programs), some revisions should be made to bring this facility up to comparable educational
adequacy as the District's guide school. Given its restrictive site and historic envelope it will not be recommended to
try to add more square footage to this building. Some internal improvements such as toilets may be achievable but
at relatively high expense. If the educational program were revised back to a typical K-5, 3 round elementary school,
very little would need to be done to this school for it to meet the District's guide elementary school standards.
The original Greenwood elementary school was a 3-story building constructed in 1909. In 2002 new East and West
wings were added and the existing building was totally modernized. All of the buildings systems are in excellent
condition and should be good for at least another 30 years. The single glazed wood windows in the old building were
retained and they already have peeling paint. They should be replaced with modern dual glazed units.
Site Area 2.8
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Hamilton Middle School
Address 1610 N 41st St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Hamilton Middle School was completely modernized with some additions in 2010.
The original Hamilton was built in 1926 with additions in 1970 and infill to the central courtyard area in 2010. The
rest of the school was fully modernized in 2010, except for most of exterior windows which remain single glazed and
need replacement. Site includes newer facilities.
Site Area 2
Academic Grades 6-8
Hawthorne Elementary School
Address 4100 39th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
Newer multi-story masonry building of double loaded corridor design. Stand-alone pad building housing daycare.
With few exceptions, all teaching functions housed in basic classrooms with little appropriate customization of
finishes, storage/casework, daylighting, etc. Site is steeply sloped and play area stepped to compensate. Most play
area is hard surface, in good condition and ample. There are two small play structures on bark. There is no good
grass play or field area. Bus and parent drop off is on street frontage and there is very little on site parking.
Hawthorne is a 3 - story wood and steel framed building constructed in 1989. The building is generally is good
condition, but it is in desperate need of new roofing and replacement of the heat pumps should be scheduled for the
next six years or so.
Site Area 2.63
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Hay (New) Elementary School
Address 201 Garfield St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Structure is relatively new and close to Educational Specifications. Space is close to standard for size although the
building's ability to support flexible and collaborative teaching methodologies is limited. Good solid and attractive
school. Limited on-site parking.
John Hay Elementary is a medium sized 2 - story School constructed in 1989. As a 25 years old school, only the
carpeting, roofing and heat pumps appear to be in need of immediate attention.
Site Area 3.18
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Highland Park Elementary School
Address 1012 SW Trenton St.
Seattle, WA 98106
Highland Park was constructed in 1999 and has many similarities with the model school. The school replaced an
earlier building of which an archway remains at the entry to the school. The classrooms are arranged around
shared learning spaces similar to the model school however the kindergarten classrooms do not front such a
space. The school has a nice sized parking lot with a separate drop-off area. Highland Park playground is
immediately adjacent.
Highland Park is a large 2 - story Elementary School constructed in 1999 on the site of the old School. The building
is 14 years old and all systems and finishes should be good for at least another 5 years before any major repairs are
necessary.
Site Area 3.73
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Ingraham High School
Address 1819 N. 135th St.
Seattle, WA 98133
The comprehensive program is housed in a large facility. The school has received incremental upgrades, including
a library and a science modernization/addition, and most recently a new 2-story classroom wing directly adjoining
the existing building at the west. Major site improvements of the athletic fields area of the site including a new
concessions building and major parking and lighting upgrades were also completely recently. But to date, no
complete modernization has been done for a large portion of the remaining building. The school is above average
size for its capacity. It's mostly single-story configuration is spread out on a large site in a fairly rigid grid with double
loaded corridors efficiently arranged around open courtyards. The most recent classroom addition, however, takes
a different and welcome approach in being a two-story single-loaded corridor configuration bathed in natural light
from skylights above. The prevalent masonry construction of the older portions of the school limits flexibility for
rearrangement of this basic layout, but the open courtyards offer space for expansion of key program areas; similar
to the recent library and science expansions. The older hard durable surfaces and flat ceilings present a relatively
Ingraham High School was built in 1960 as a mostly single story concrete frame structure. There are six buildings
on the site consisting of large main building, a small science classroom building, a smaller Tech/Ed building, a
Concession building and Field storage building at the football field. There is also a 2-story classroom wing addition
to the west of the main building that was competed in 2011. The buildings have only had minor up-grades over the
years but are still in pretty good condition. Items that will eventually need to be addressed are the remaining single
galvanized windows, the remaining poor roof areas, the " VAT" floor tile, galvanized water piping, the aging heating
system and the aging electrical system.
Site Area 28.17
Bond Levy Program BEX2/3
n/a
Ingraham High School
sterile environment that would benefit from finish, window, and lighting upgrades throughout. Horizontal exterior
sunshades have been added to south-facing classroom window areas.
Interlake
Address
Site Area
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
# Of Portable Classrooms
Closed
Jane Addams Middle School Middle School
Address 11051 34th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Jane Addams (Summit) Alternative school currently occupies this school; but the BEX IV project will modernize and
reconfigure the school as a full middle school, to relieve overcrowding at Eckstein. This evaluation has NOT been
updated for this new scheduled project:
The school is a large school designed originally as a secondary school. Most of the school is still as originally
configured with many original finishes. With a performing arts focus, much of the program has configured several
adjoining spaces to accommodate larger groups, but again, the facility itself has not been adapted, with many dark
and acoustically poor spaces for this use.
Jane Addams was originally built as a Junior High School in 1948. It is a large 2 - story school constructed of
concrete and wood walls with a wood and steel roof structure. The entire building was recently re-roofed. The
building has a very large exterior window area consisting of single glazed units that are not energy efficient. Most of
the classrooms do not have adequate blinds for all of the window area. Elevator is not currently functioning. There
have been some major improvements to the interior building systems over the years. Areas of the greatest concern
over the next 10 years would be completing the window replacement, the galvanized water piping system, the
antiquated HVAC system, the lack of a complete fire protection sprinkler system, worn out classroom casework, and
all of the asphalt paved areas on the site.
Site Area 18.01
Academic Grades K-8
n/a
Jefferson
Address
Building demolished.
Site Area
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Closed
John Marshall Closed
Address 520 NE Ravenna Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98115
This is a classic historical Seattle School District school that was used for many years (25+?) as an alternative high
school. The exterior has a generally very attractive appearance and a nice neighborhood setting, although it is
situated on a relatively busy street (Ravenna). The interior layout and ceiling heights are very workable although the
general classroom configuration along the corridor is only 22 feet wide. This would be a problem if used as a typical
classroom of 30+ students with a classroom of 30 in other schools. This building is in great need of restoration and
typical modernization upgrades for utilities, infrastructure, systems, equipment, components, seismic, ADA, etc.,
which would make it a school that would be comparable to the District's best historical facilities.
John Marshall was originally built in 1926 as a Junior High School and is now closed. The building is three
stories constructed of concrete and wood. This building has not had any major improvements over the years
and all of its systems and finishes are totally worn out.
Current Site Use
Middle School
Closed
Site Area 3.21
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades K-8
Nomination
n/a
John Stanford Center Administrative
Address 2445 3rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98134
The John Stanford Center is a 3 - story heavy concrete building that was originally built and used as Seattle's
Central Mail sorting and distribution facility. In 2001 it was converted into its present use as the Seattle School
District's Administrative Center. With the exception of some minor site issues the building is in excellent condition.
Current Site Use Administrative
Site Area 12.11
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type Administrative
Academic Grades
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
John Stanford International Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98105
This is a very attractive modernized historic facility and a proud community focal point. The building, being 4 stories
in height, has to overcome a configuration "given" that makes flexibility of educational programming more difficult
than a one or two story school (as with the District's guide school). The building has an up-to-date feel
programmatically and its program spaces are generous and very comparable to the guide school. The addition of
some newer AV technology and possibly some smaller educational learning spaces would make the educational
adequacy of this school very comparable to the District's guide school. The current school student population at 366
is approximately 10 students over its program capacity.
John Stanford International is a medium sized 4 - story Elementary School that was originally constructed in 1906
and was fully modernized in 2000. All systems and finishes are now over ten years old and are in good to fair
condition except for some minor exterior wall issues.
Site Area 2.2
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Kimball Elementary School
Address 3200 23rd Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144
Kimball is a one-story open concept school on a small site. It is much smaller than the model school. An addition of
three classrooms and a small Commons was constructed in 1998. The property slopes to the east which creates
some accessibility problems. There is little soft surface play area on-site, but a fair hard-surface play area exists. A
gravel parking lot is on the northeast corner of the property immediately north of the eight portable buildings. Drop-
off/pick-up occurs in the street right-of-way.
Kimball Elementary was built in 1971 as a single story wood frame open landscape classroom school with a stand-
alone Gym building. In 1998 a classroom/commons addition was built to infill the area between the original buildings.
At this time the original buildings were mostly modernized. Some items that still need attention are the old electrical
service, the asphalt playgrounds and the single glazed exterior windows.
Site Area 4.78
Academic Grades K-5
Lafayette Elementary School
Address 2645 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116
It is an older facility of very rigid double loaded corridor design. Poor range of teaching space sizes and types,
mostly just basic classrooms, few specialty spaces. Little opportunity currently for collaboration or flexibility of
space/usage. Site is along a busy arterial with bus load/unload at the curb. Some site parking but poorly laid out
and insufficient. Play areas are ample but not ADA accessible directly from building. All finishes and systems
worn. Sound augmentation and document viewer systems have been provided.
This single story School was constructed in 1949 as a mostly wood framed building with exterior concrete walls. It
has had an electrical service up-date, new exterior windows and doors, most flooring systems and new copper
domestic water piping, but otherwise it is mostly original. Major areas of concern would be the interior doors,
casework, ceilings and the heating system.
Site Area 4.69
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Lake City
Address
no facilities for this site
Site Area
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Closed
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98105
Older two story masonry building with double loaded corridor design. Gym is stand-alone building. There are 6
portable classrooms on the site. The site is level with hard surface play areas north and south of the main building.
There is one small and one large play structure on bark. All parking and bus/parent drop off is on the street. There
is a green park across the busy arterial to the south and it can be accessed directly from the school via a pedestrian
overpass. Population growth has negatively impacted an already small school with many undersized spaces.
Laurelhurst is a 2 - story medium sized school originally built in 1927. It is constructed of a concrete frame, concrete
floors and a wood roof. This School has not had any major work done to it since it was built. The boilers and heating
system routinely do not work, or do not work well. Other major systems that are past their expected life span include
the exterior windows, exterior doors, all of the flooring materials, ceiling system, casework, interior doors, galvanized
water pipe, fire alarm system and the asphalt play area.
Site Area 2.72
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
Nomination
Lawton Elementary School
Address 4000 - 27th Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98199
Newer facility in very good condition with a pleasing location and environment, inside and out. Site is in residential
setting and adjacent to Lawton Park. Parking is relatively small on site with apparent overflow to neighborhood
streets. Drop off in front of school. Good play areas and large play structure and covered play area. Child care has
semi-private area for outdoor activity. Recent increase in student population appears to have pushed small group
activities to hallways and other found space.
Lawton Elementary School was originally constructed in 1920. In 1990 most of the school was torn down and a new
2 - story classroom wing was added to the existing Gym/Lunchroom wing. The school is less than 20 years old and
in generally good condition. The heat pumps should be scheduled for replacement in the next six years.
Site Area 4.96
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Leschi Elementary School
Address 135 - 32nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Relatively new school although portions of old school still clearly present in some locations. Basic double loaded
corridor style plan. Site is cut into natural slope and has some ADA compromises accordingly. Ample hard
surface play and adjacent City park (Peppi's Playground) has additional play toys, lawn, etc. Parking is at front/
main entry side of site but is small and street is overflow. Drop off for bus and parents is on street. Age of facility is
such that finishes are starting to show wear although walls appear recently painted.
The Leschi School was originally built in the early 1960's. In 1988 the School was added onto and fully modernized
into a medium sized 3 - story K - 5 School. Most of the systems and finishes are in fair condition except the roofing
and site paving.
Site Area 2.96
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Lincoln High School
Address 4400 Interlake Ave. No.
Seattle, WA 98103
Lincoln High School is one of the District's oldest and largest facilities. Over the past few years it has served as an
interim school for other schools as they are modernized. Some changes were made to this school to accommodate
the interim use; particularly in the core building; but most of these are interior changes, with little upgrade to the
facility's main systems, structure, or shell. The facility has a large amount of space, but much of it is divided into
smaller classrooms; with the main support spaces such as cafeteria, commons, gyms, theater, etc located
separately on campus with little logical connection. Some of the original spaces are of great scale with large
windows, high volumes, etc, but the partitioning and the condition of the finishes and systems would most likely
require a major interior reconstruction in order to bring the entire school up to current standards as a high school.
Lincoln High School is a large facility consisting of three buildings. The original 4 - story Academic building was
constructed in 1906 with 3 - story wings at the North and South add in 1915. These buildings are of concrete and
heavy timber construction with brick veneer. In 1960 a 2 - story stand-alone Gymnasium building and a single story
stand-alone Auditorium/classroom building were added to the campus. These buildings have tilt-up concrete walls
with steel roof structures. The Gymnasium and Auditorium buildings have never been modernized, but are generally
in good condition. The original portion of the main building was modernized in 1997 and is generally in good
condition except for worn out carpeting and a very poor exterior windows system. The North and South wings of the
main building have had very little work done to them over the years and all of their systems and finishes need to be
up-dated.
Current Site Use Interim Site
Site Area 6.7
Student Enrollment
Academic Grades 1-5
Nomination
Lowell Elementary School
Address 1058 E. Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98102
Older multi-story masonry building of double loaded corridor design (with mid-century wing addition including some
single loaded corridors) with tight site constraints due to small site, slope and narrow side streets. Very difficult on
street bus and parent drop off. Only off street parking is a pay lot. Limited hardsurface play area and small grass
playfield and medium play structure. School has heavy special needs as well as accelerated progress population
leading to unusual facility requirements well beyond current Education Specifications in some areas. This school
received students from TT Minor.
Lowell is a large 3 - story Elementary School originally built in 1919. In the late 1950, two wings were added to the
school. Over the past few years the building has gotten an elevator, new roofing, some new exterior windows and
copper water piping. Some of the systems that need replacement or up-dating include most of the floor finishes,
casework, doors, remaining single glazed windows, electrical systems and the heating system.
Site Area 3.89
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Loyal Heights Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98117
This is a school building of great character and warmth but is beyond its reasonable life without major refurbishment,
space augmentation and system improvements. Hallways have had new vinyl flooring and paint, with some
windows upgraded. Site is level with ample hard surface play area, a new large play structure on bark and relatively
new, improved park like elements at south end of site. No formal on site parking and all drop off and bus
load/unload on street frontage. Increasing student population amplifying the negatives of an older building and many
undersized and worn spaces and systems.
This school was originally constructed in 1931 with two additions in 1945. It is a 2 story brick clad structure that has
not had any major improvements over the years. The plumbing piping, plumbing fixtures and the HVAC system are
mostly original and are very antiquated. None of the classrooms have any casework or sinks. The electrical system
is probably barely adequate, but it is old and should be replaced. The building has fire sprinklers in the corridors
only, which is a life safety issue. Many of the windows have been replaced with dual glazed units, but some single
glazed windows still remain. Most exterior and interior doors have non compliant hardware. Roofing was replaced
in 2009 and is in good condition.
Site Area 2.85
Academic Grades K-5
Nomination
M.L. King Elementary School
Address 4425 South Holly Street
Seattle, WA 98118
This school was formerly Brighton Elementary, which served as the District's educational specification standard in
previous survey. It is a small school compared to the new educational specification standard; but is still a well
configured school.
M.L.King Elementary was originally built as Brighton Elementary in 2004. It is a 2-story building with classrooms
clustered around large commons areas.
Site Area 3.4
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Madison Middle School
Address 3429 45th Ave
Seattle, WA 98116
Madison middle School was completely modernized with additions in 2005.
In 2005 the original Madison school, which was constructed in 1929, was fully modernized and added on to. The
existing gym building was also modernized. All systems are still in very good condition.
Site Area 7.92
Academic Grades 6-8
File Not Found
Madrona Elementary School
Address 1121 - 33rd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Remodeled elementary school with additions for K-8 use. Attractive building, sits nicely in the neighborhood. Small
site with minimal parking. Pick-up/drop-off including the buses occurs in the street right-of-way. Small hard-surface
play area is on-site. Adjacent Madrona Playfield provides grass play areas. Middle school portion is separated from
elementary portion by the Gym and lunchroom.
The original Madrona School was constructed in 1917 with a major addition built in 1960. In 2002 the 1917 wing was
torn down and the 1960 wing was totally modernized and added onto to form a modern 2 - story School designed for
a K - 8 program. As the School is just over 10 years old, all of its systems and finishes are still in good to fair
condition and should not require any major attention over the next ten years, except for some minor site issues.
Site Area 1.83
Academic Grades K-8
Magnolia Closed
Address 2418 - 28th Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98199
Facility is quite old but of stately and substantive architecture. Given age and limited upgrades over its life, many
elements are worn out, damaged or otherwise at the end of their useful lives. Currently vacant but has been used
as interim site in support of facility renovations elsewhere in District in the past. Site is large and has very worn, but
generous play areas. Parks Dept. has upgraded lower, large grass playfields to become Ella Bailey Park. Lower
level of building has windows boarded over.
Magnolia Elementary was constructed as a 2 - story School in 1927 and had some level of upgrade in 1969. The
roof is in fair condition but almost every other system or finish is in need of a major up-grade or replacement.
Site Area 2.45
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
Nomination
Mann Closed
Address 2410 E Cherry St.
Seattle, WA 98122
Mann (Nova) Alternative school is housed in a historic building that was not originally designed as a school.
Consequently it lacks most of the support spaces found in a conventional school, as well as in current alternative
schools. The facility mostly contains classrooms arranged on 3 floors, with little connection between them. The
office and a makeshift kitchen are located in raw basement space. The facility is quite old and extremely worn. The
Nova program is not scheduled to continue in this facility.
The Mann School is a three story wood frame building constructed in 1902 on a small site. The School has recently
received new roofing, water piping and fire system upgrade, but the remaining systems and finishes are mostly
original and way past their expected life spans. These systems include the exterior wood siding, exterior windows
and doors, most of the interior floor finishes, ceilings, wall finishes, interior doors and the antiquated heating system.
The school is currently going through a major renovation.
Current Site Use
Elementary School
Closed
Site Area 1.76
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Maple Elementary School
Address 2025 14th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
This early 70's original building (similar plan to Beacon Hill) has undergone a major separate building addition and
partial remodel from four years ago and like Beacon Hill is well under the District's guide school in overall
appearance and functionality. It is also substantially below the program area provided for the guide school for
almost the same number of students, although this is caused partly by the "open plan" layout which reduces the
circulation space substantially within the building. The original building, being of an "open plan" design has minimal
exterior windows to the typical classrooms. The open plan creates a great deal of visual and audio distractions
which probably works for some students who can successfully filter out external input, but not for the majority. The
ceilings in the older building are relatively low which tends to accentuate the "cave-like" feeling in general. The pre-
existing gymnasium was remodeled, at the time the new gym building was constructed, into a separate 3-classroom
pod ("Pod D"). The gym building addition, in addition to the gym/commons, houses special ed, art, and childcare as
well as the kitchen and stage.
Maple Elementary School is a single story facility constructed in 1971 with mostly open landscape type classrooms.
In 2006 the main building was mostly modernized and a new Gym building was added.
Site Area 6.74
Academic Grades K-5
File Not Found
McClure Middle School
Address 1915 - 1st Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119
This school has a nice neighborhood setting, and with relatively efficient and typical modernization expense could be
very attractively upgraded. However, the site condition of the facility continues to deteriorate. The basic building in
terms of size, layout, quality, and program spaces is very adequate educationally for a middle school of 635 to 685
students. It has a nice student plaza area adjacent to the main entry and the overall design has durable materials
(brick and concrete) and lots of natural lighting by large window areas and strategically located skylights. The
second floor interior classroom spaces look into a large single story light well area that is adequate for natural light.
The classrooms are proportioned well (30' x 30' typically or larger) and the hallway system with stairways, although
typically inflexible brick masonry, is adequately-sized to serve this building.
McClure is a 2 - story concrete building constructed in 1964 as a small Junior High School. As the basic shell of the
building is constructed of very durable materials it is in good condition. Many of the 55 year old systems and finishes
are worn out. These include the Gym floor, exterior doors and windows, classroom casework, interior doors, floor
finishes, the entire HVAC system, most of the electrical systems including lighting and much of the asphalt paving
on the site.
Site Area 2.26
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
McDonald International Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98105
The relatively recent modernization/restoration of the school has returned it to its prideful and stately past! The
whole school inside and out is attractive and functional and a credit to the District for money well-invested. The
current program as an "International" school seems to be a good fit for a school that would be very small by current
District standards. The site is relatively large for an urban school and has generous hard surface play areas. A
negative for the facility is the quality of the ancillary structures that also occupy the site: The pre-engineered metal
gym building and the two portable structures.
Renovation Highlights include:
Restoration of the building exterior including masonry cleaning, window replacement, new roofing and skylights.
Structural strengthening.
New interior finishes including rubber tile flooring, paint, and acoustic panel ceilings.
New doors and hardware throughout the school.
Restoration of the original maple floors and installation of new maple flooring.
Restoration of the original cloak closets and glass relites in the library.
New energy-efficient gas-fired hot water heating system.
New ventilation system including ceiling fans in classrooms and offices.
McDonald Elementary is a three story concrete and wood building constructed in 1913 as a medium sized School.
Other than an elevator, roofing, flooring, site work and some seismic work, this building is mostly original systems
and finishes that are totally worn out. Building did receive ADA work recently prolonging some related systems.
Site Area 2.16
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
Nomination
McDonald International Elementary School
New plumbing and electrical systems.
New fluorescent light fixtures with occupancy sensors.
New fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
New technology infrastructure and WiFi.
New pavement over existing asphalt parking lot and playground.
Renovation of gymnasium including acoustical improvements and installation of vinyl sports flooring
McGilvra Elementary School
Address 1617 - 38th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98112
Older multi-story masonry structure of handsome architecture of quasi-double loaded corridor design. Gym is newer
stand-alone building with attached play shed. Site has no on-site parking, ample hard surface play and a new
artificial turf playfield with small soccer field configuration. There are two small play structures on bark. All bus and
parent drop off is on street. Classroom space amended by two portables behind main building next to gym. Facility
is well worn in finishes and systems.
McGilvra was originally constructed in 1913 as a single 3 - story concrete framed building. A stand-alone Gym
building was added at a later date. The Gym building is in fair condition and should not require any major work in the
next several years other than exterior paint and a new heating system. The main building has never had any major
work done to it, so all of its systems and finishes are worn out and need some level of repair or replacement
including doors and windows.
Site Area 2.48
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
Nomination
Meany (The World School) Middle School
Address 301 - 21st Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
This middle school occupies a nice neighborhood site and locale that is continuing to be upgraded over time. It is a
relatively large one-story brick building that, with typical modernization upgrades, would be a good long-term
investment for the Seattle School District. The building has exceptionally nice natural lighting from large window
areas with overhangs, "saw-tooth" ceilings/roof-slopes with high clerestory windows that admit light to the westerly
classrooms and hallways, and in other areas natural light is introduced by skylights. The basic building educational
spaces are well-zoned internally with the more active spaces clustered at the south end of the school and the
academic spaces including the library at the north end. The classroom spaces are of a good size, typically, for
varying teaching modes except that the larger ones for science are proportionally too long for effective science
delivery/presentation. The hallways have received new tile in areas and the classrooms have been updated with
ceiling-mounted computer projectors. This school is a good candidate for modernization which would make it
programmatically a very contemporary and efficient middle school and an attractive asset as well.
The Meany School is a large single story building constructed in three phases starting in the 1940's with additions in
1955 and 1962. The School has recently received new flooring and some ceiling tiles. Most of the other systems in
the building are original and need some level of attention. Some of the worst of these systems are the old single
glazed exterior windows, classroom casework, roofing, skylights, exterior doors, interior doors, wood floors,
galvanized water piping, the heating system, all of the buildings electrical systems including lighting and much of the
hard surface areas of the site.
Site Area 4.12
Bond Levy Program
n/a
Memorial Stadium Administrative
Address
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Memorial Stadium is a large concrete facility built in the 1950's as the District's Central Football Stadium. There is
also a small single story office building at the Southeast corner of the parking lot. The facility has seen a lot of wear
over the years and could use some upgrades to the restroom and locker plumbing and to the asphalt surfaces on
the site.
Current Site Use Administrative
Site Area 9.93
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type Administrative
Academic Grades
n/a
Mercer Middle School
Address 1600 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
The school is bounded by Jefferson Park Golf Course and athletic fields on the north, 16th Ave S on the west, S
Columbian Way on the south and the VA hospital to the east. There is relatively little separation between the school
buildings and the 16th Ave S street R.O.W. The school's main entry is along S Columbian Way, a very busy street,
where ingress and egress can be difficult. The majority of the parking for the school is south of the buildings in a
small lot not convenient to the main entry. The school has two main buildings. The site is relatively flat. There
are many positives to this school. The 200 building (gymnasium and auditorium) are above average and the size is
adequate. Challenges for modernization include a relatively inflexible structural system and a tight site for access
and parking.
The Mercer Middle School complex contains two single story concrete buildings originally constructed in 1957. The
main classroom building recently received new copper water piping, new VCT flooring in the corridors and new
windows on the West side only. Many of the other building systems are in need of replacement, including the rest of
the flooring, the remaining exterior windows, classroom casework, electrical service and distribution and the old
mechanical heating system.
Site Area 8.39
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
Montlake Elementary School
Address 2409 - 22nd Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
Very small older two story masonry building of double loaded corridor design only functioning as full elementary due
to augmentation of teaching space by portables. Even the lunchroom and kitchen are in a portable. Site is fairly
tight with portables taking up about 1/3 of open play area which is all hard surface. Also has a medium size play
structure on bark. Building is not ADA accessible. There are just a few on site parking spaces with other parking,
bus and parent drop off is on narrow side streets. As of 2/2014, an additional portable has been added to the
existing portable cluster to augment the educational program. A second floor classroom has been remodeled into a
Library. The District should consider fully modernizing this historic building and retooling it as a special programs
facility with a smaller school population, allowing the numerous portables to be used elsewhere in the District. A
modernization like that done at McDonald International School would return this building to its original presence in
the community.
Montlake Elementary School was originally constructed in 1924 as a small 2 - story school. This building has had
very little work done to it over the years, so all of its systems and finishes need some level of repair or replacement
especially the exterior doors and windows which remain non-compliant hardware and single glazed windows.
Roofing was recently replaced.
Site Area 1.65
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Muir Elementary School
Address 3301 S Horton St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Newer three story masonry building of expanded double loaded corridor design. Very close to current Educational
Specifications. Site is level with ample play space but limited parking. Bus and parent drop off is on street.
The original John Muir School was torn down in 1990 and a new three story school was constructed in its place in
1991. Most of the schools finishes and systems are in good condition, but the roof has a history of leaks and should
be replaced soon. The water source heat pumps are 23 years old and will need to be replaced in the next 4 years.
Site Area 3.32
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Nathan Hale High School
Address 10750 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Nathan Hale High School was completely modernized with major additions and reconfiguration in 2005. A new
performing Arts Center was added in 2005.
Originally constructed in 1963 of mostly pre-cast concrete in a two story classroom wing configuration with single
story commons, music and shops spaces. An elevated Library was added in 1973 and PAC in 2005. The school
has completed a major renovation in 2012. The modernization included replacing the exterior windows,
reconfiguring the interior spaces and replacing all the electrical and mechanical systems. The HVAC system for
most classrooms is a fan assisted natural ventilation with hydronic based baseboard radiation.
Site Area 18.39
No
North Beach Elementary School
Address 9018 - 24th Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98117
The building is half the size of Educational Specifications standard but small scale is very appealing and friendly.
Building and its systems are well worn. Site is very nice and level and play areas are spacious, but worn. Improved
play area and play structure. Installed in the last few years. Population growth has greatly impacted school with
now three (3) K classrooms and an added portable small groups/tutoring overflowing to hallways and multipurpose
room in use as a teaching station.
North Beach is a small single story building constructed with steel posts supporting a wood roof structure. In 2008
the building was re-roofed, VCT flooring was installed in the corridors and lunchroom and the thin dual pane window
inserts were installed on the East side of the building. The galvanized water piping was also replaced with copper
pipe at this time. The building has never had a major modernization or up-grade, so there are several issues that
should be addressed in the next several years including replacement of the exterior doors, single glazed windows,
the roof over the covered play shed, replacement of the VAT flooring in the classrooms, an up-grade to the old
steam heating system, the lack of a fire sprinkler system, up grading the electrical service and distribution system
and major up-grades to the asphalt and grass play areas.
Site Area 6.87
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
North Queen Anne Closed
Address 2919 1st Ave. W
Seattle, WA 98119
Old small brick single story building with double loaded corridor layout. Site is very restrictive for vehicular access
and feels remote from neighborhood with entry away from the streets and on a steep grade falloff. Side streets are
very narrow and bus access/drop off is very inconvenient. Adjacency to Queen Anne Bowl recreation features are
only site bonus. Facility is very worn in all aspects and is currently leased to Northwest Child Development who has
made some limited improvements to finishes and minor space modifications. Totally inadequate to current
elementary program standards, not ADA compliant and with all systems and most finishes beyond their useful life.
This facility was constructed in 1914 as a very small single story Elementary School. The building has not
received any upgrades over the years and is in dire need of a major modernization. Currently closed.
Current Site Use
Elementary School
Closed
Site Area 2.257
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades K-5
Northgate Elementary School
Address 11725 - 1st Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Basic double loaded corridor, single story design. No meaningful small group space or flexibility. Layout very rigid
with concrete post and beam construction. Good location of major public spaces. Site has somewhat remote
parking and on street bus and parent drop off. Large lawn/playfield areas but up about 12 feet above building level.
Hard surface area adequate but the asphalt here and in parking is worn and cracked.
Northgate is a relatively small single story school of all concrete construction. The school is neat, clean and well
maintained, but it has not seen any major upgrades over the years except new boilers and controls, domestic hot
water piping, some new windows and VCT flooring and all new interiors for the Library. The major issues that will
have some additional work are: completing window replacement, replacement of classroom flooring (which probably
contain asbestos), Classroom and administrative casework should be replaced. The building does not have a fire
protection sprinkler system. The HVAC system is 53 years old and at the end of its expected life span. The
clock/bell and fire alarm systems are old and at the end of their life span. Most of the asphalt paving on the site is in
poor condition and should be removed and replaced.
Site Area 5.77
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Oak Lake
Address
Building demolished.
Site Area
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Headcount Date
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Closed
Olympic Hills Elementary School
Address 13018 - 20th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Small, older, single story building of double loaded corridor design. Houses mostly typical classrooms with just the
basic specialty spaces. Site has three portable buildings, two single and one triple. Triple unit has been internally
set-up to house full day Head Start program. Site has some parking but asphalt is very worn/cracked and layout is
poor. Bus/parent drop off is on street. Play areas are ample hard surface area, some very worn and lawn playfield.
Olympic Hills is a relatively small single story school with brick faced concrete walls and a wood roof structure.
While the building is in fairly good condition, there are a number of issues that will need to be addressed in the near
future. The roofing appears to be over 20 years old and is in poor condition. All of the classrooms have floor tiles
that are in poor condition and may contain asbestos. Classroom casework is generally in poor condition. The
exterior windows are steel framed in poor condition and they are not energy efficient. There is a steel angle lintel
over the windows that holds up the brick veneer above it. The lintel is severely rusted and will eventually fail,
allowing the brick to fall. All of the asphalt paving on the site is badly deteriorated and should be replaced.
Classroom sinks and the remainder of the galvanized water piping are in need of replacement. There is no fire
sprinkler system in the building. The HVAC system is old and does not meet current standards. The electrical
service and branch panels are old and lack sufficient capacity for a modern school.
Site Area 6.49
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Olympic View Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98115
20 + year old facility with attractive building, site and location. Generally in good compliance with current
Educational Specifications. Building wear finishes, paint and flooring are starting to show some age. Site has hard
surface and grass playfield areas. Lawn area is somewhat limited and has no developed ball fields. Large play
structure. Parking on site with bus and parent drop off having areas to pull out of street traffic although parent drop
off area is too small. Side streets take up slack for additional parking and drop off. Space pressures apparent from
increased student population.
Olympic View is a medium sized Elementary School constructed in 1989 as a 2 - story steel frame building with all
brick veneer siding. The building is now 20 years old and for the most part is in excellent condition. The building has
a history of roof leaks which continue to this day. The roofing has been replaced but still shows signs of leaks. The
building heat pumps were replaced with a new ground source heat pump system. The grass playfield was replaced
as well as paving and hard court areas when the GSHP was installed.
Site Area 4.27
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Pinehurst (AS1) Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98125
Small, older, single story, masonry facility of partial double loaded corridor layout. Some classrooms are exterior
access only. Site is awkward triangular shape along a very busy arterial. Site has very limited parking and some on
site bus space but most drop off is on street. Play area is somewhat limited due to tight site and layout. There is
both hard surface and lawn play area but no full playfield size area. There are two small play structures on site.
Pinehurst is a relatively small school constructed of a mix of a wood frame system with some steel, CMU and
concrete elements. The building is generally in poor condition. Virtually every major system or component of the
building is old and worn out, except for the roof and the exterior walls. The exterior doors, classroom casework,
exterior windows, interior doors, VAT flooring, gym wood floor and about one-third of the ceiling tiles are all past their
expected life span. All door hardware is non-compliant. The building does not have a fire protection sprinkler
system. The HVAC system is antiquated by today's standards. The electrical system has been up dated somewhat,
but still contains many old components. All of the asphalt paving on the site is in poor condition and should be
removed and replaced.
Current Site Use Alternative Program
Site Area 3.16
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-8
Queen Anne (Formerly Old Hay) Elementary School
Address 411 Boston St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Queen Anne, formerly Old John Hay, site consists of two smaller buildings. A 3-story wood building that was built in
1903 and a single story masonry building that was constructed in 1922. Both buildings have had new roofing and the
wood building has newer siding. All of the other finishes and systems in both buildings are mostly original including
the exterior non-compliant doors and single pane windows. Most systems are worn out.
Site Area 3
Academic Grades K-5
Rainier Beach High School
Address 8815 Seward Park Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
Rainier Beach is housed in a middle aged facility that has worn very well. It has been maintained well. The current
enrollment is very low, resulting in many unused spaces in the school. The traditional layout is a rigid grid, but its
efficiency and logic tie the programs together fairly well. Most classrooms and program spaces are traditional size
and configuration. The performing arts center is one of the District's finest. Major recent improvements for the
Library and Science program areas as well as to finishes, lighting, windows and window shades, etc. continue to
have a positive impact on this important District school.
Rainier Beach High School was constructed in 1961 as a single, two story, concrete building. In 1967, a single story
Vocational Shop building and a single story Auto Shop building were added. These two buildings are currently
hardly used. In 1998 an Auditorium was added to the main building. While the main building is generally in good
condition, it could use up-date electrical systems, a modern HVAC system, replacement of the galvanized water
pipe, replacement of VAT floor tile, and new energy efficient exterior windows.
Site Area 21.52
n/a
Rainier View Elementary School
Address 11650 Beacon Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98178
Neatly located back from the main arterial with brick inside and out gives warm and substantive feel despite low
single story scale. Ample parking and outdoor play areas, possibly so large as to be a control/safety concern.
Some controlled, non-street drop off, but limited and hard to circulate through. Hardscape is worn and play toy could
use enhancements. All systems are worn and appear past their useful life. Facility is no longer in SPS use and is
leased. Three very old portables are still on site.
Rainier View is a small single story school constructed in 1961 on a site that is overly large by Seattle School District
standards. This building was recently up-graded with new windows, flooring, HVAC system, some lighting, ceilings,
etc.
Site Area 8.89
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
n/a
Rogers Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98125
Smaller, single story, masonry building of basic double loaded corridor design. Limited space augmented by one
portable and an RV parked on site. Large play areas, an upper hard surface area in good condition with a relatively
new large play structure on bark and a lower area with new ball fields, hard surface walkways and large turf field
area. Parking on site is limited and has a very tight drop off circle. All drop off is at street front.
Rogers Elementary is a fairly small single story school constructed of steel columns supporting a secondary wood
structure. The building has only had minor up-grades since it was constructed in 1955. Of the systems that will need
attention in the next 10 years, the roof is probably the most important. It is now 27 years old and has numerous
cracks and bubbles. Other areas of concern are the single glazed windows, the deteriorating sunscreens, interior
wood doors, wood flooring at the Gym and stage, the lack of the fire protection sprinkler system, classroom sinks
and galvanized pipe, the entire HVAC system, classroom casework and the asphalt parking lot.
Site Area 9.01
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA 98115
Roosevelt HS was recently modernized, with significant additions, replacements, and reorganization. Space
exceeds educational specifications.
Roosevelt is recently renovated and in good condition. All systems were replaced and upgraded in modernization
including dual glazed windows, doors with compliant hardware, finishes, electrical, mechanical and low voltage
systems. The original character of the library was preserved as a three story space with original stairs and ceiling
design. The site is improved with athletic fields, walks and parking. Roofing and exterior walls are in good condition.
Site Area 9.2
Roxhill Elementary School
Address 9430 - 30th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
Relatively small facility with nice scale and community presence along Roxbury arterial. New windows and infill
panels between window groupings has improved the exterior appearance significantly. Building is single story and
straightforward layout. Site access is largely off the side street of 30th Ave SW, including bus and parent drop-off.
On-site parking is inadequate in a small parking lot off Roxbury. Play areas are worn hardscape and lawn with
baseball and soccer fields adjacent. Soft play wood (chips) area has been added north of portables with two small
play structures. Portables function as special program overflow. Recent decrease in student population allows
ample room overall. New hallway tile and classroom carpeting (contract in progress) improve interior appearance.
Roxhill elementary was constructed in 1957 as a small single story concrete, steel and timber framed building.
Other than roofing, the School has not received any major upgrades over the years. The facility could use new
windows, flooring, casework, heating system, copper water piping and electrical up-grade.
Site Area 2.69
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Sacajawea Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98115
Older two story masonry school with double loaded corridor design on upper floor and single loaded outdoor access
only layout on lower level. There is one school district portable on site and two larger temporary building units being
used as a vendor child care center. The site has some parking but bus/parent drop off is on a very worn street
frontage. There is a grade change of over 15 feet across the site and there are ADA access issues across site and
into and through building. Adjacent Public Park is a nice amenity. Student population growth affecting space.
Usage and exacerbating issues existing due to building's age and structure.
Sacajawea is a small 2 story school constructed in 1959 of a mixture of concrete, steel and wood. The building has
not been modernized or up-dated except for technology and new flooring. Some of the existing systems that will
need attention in the next ten years include single pane exterior windows, exterior doors, classroom sinks and
restroom lavatories, the entire HVAC system, the lack of a fire protection sprinkler system, electrical service and
distribution system and all of the asphalt parking and play surfaces.
Site Area 3.75
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Salmon Bay Middle School
Seattle, WA 98117
Larger facility, three story, vintage masonry building on major arterial. More than ample space for full elementary
program with many specialized programs. Spaces have been worn with use, although fine architectural details in
molded plaster and carved wood trim, especially in the main entry area, are intact. Systems are equally dated.
Spaces are rather rigid with an expanded double loaded corridor design, but walls have been removed in some
places to provide more flexibility and opportunity to collaborate. No on-site parking. All drop off, etc. on street. Site
has grade changes from building, (lowest point) to mid-level hard surface play that is degraded asphalt to upper
level new synthetic playfield. ADA is not well met in moving from one end of the site to the other. New energy
efficient windows have replaced the original single-glazed window systems throughout, while preserving their original
character.
James Monroe was originally built in 1930 as a small Junior High School. It is constructed of reinforced concrete
columns and beams with a heavy timber roof structure. The building was partially up-dated in 1970, but has had very
little work done to it since then, other than new copper water piping and partial replacement of the old wood
windows. Virtually every system and finish in this building is 40 to 80 years old and worn out. Most significant is the
windows, roofing and doors.
Site Area 4.21
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-8
Nomination
n/a
SandPoint Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98115
Older, single story, masonry and steel structure building of double loaded corridor design. No on-site parking and
awkward (curved) drop off zone at street frontage. Sited on slope but built up to level site. Almost all worn hard
surface play area with little lawn and no ball fields or play structures. Tenant is parking on hard surface play areas,
which is accelerating wear of cracking.
Sand Point elementary was built in 1957 as a small single story steel frame school. The roofing and carpets were
replaced about ten years ago, but other than that no major upgrades have occurred since the school was built. The
major issues that should be addressed include the exterior doors and windows, classroom casework, interior doors,
Gym flooring, the antiquated heating system, galvanized water piping, the buildings entire electrical system and all of
the asphalt paving on the site.
Site Area 4.25
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
n/a
n/a
Sanislo Elementary School
Address 1812 SW Myrtle St.
Seattle, WA 98106
Located on a relatively quiet street, Sanislo is a small one-story semi-open concept school. The classrooms open to
each other but a central corridor separates the classrooms from other spaces, so that people traveling through the
school aren't as disruptive as in other open concept schools. There is a playfield with soft-surface and hard-surface
play areas down the hill and north of the school. There is a single portable used for a reading program. There is a
drop-off loop in front of the school that is separate from the parking lot.
This building was built in 1972 as a small single story steel frame Elementary School. In 1998 the building received
two small additions and was also partially modernized. This School is in very good condition, but could use
replacement of the single glazed windows, new copper water pipe and new classroom sinks.
Site Area 8.48
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Schmitz Park Elementary School
Address 5000 SW Spokane St.
Seattle, WA 98116
Older school set well below street grade with ADA access issues associated. Bus and some parent drop off on
street. Site around school and play areas is level. Basic rigid double loaded corridor, single floor layout with general
classrooms but little range of space size and type options or flexibility. Hard surface and lawn play areas. Asphalt is
well worn and cracked. There are three single and one double classroom portables on site. Double unit is old.
Portables used for music, special education (pullout), OT/PT, psychologist and some third grade.
Schmitz Park was built in 1962 as a small single story steel and timber framed Elementary School. This building
has been well maintained, but other than roofing and new copper water piping very little has been done to it over the
years. To bring this building up to compliance with other modern Schools it would need replacement of exterior
windows, classroom casework, interior doors, most of the flooring systems, the aging HVAC system, the entire
electrical system and most of the asphalt paving on the site.
Site Area 8.86
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Seward (TOPS) Alternative School
Address 2500 Franklin Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98102
Attractive modernization and addition at two historic buildings. Much of the work is successful, particularly on the
exterior and the interior of the older wood frame building. The library is dramatic, linking the two original buildings.
There is a small parking lot on the north side of the school. The entry to the school is somewhat confusing, even
from the parking lot. The school is on Boylston Avenue East, immediately adjacent Southbound I-5. Rogers
Playground is just to the West. Many rooms have wonderful views of Lake Union.
The Seward school was originally constructed as a 3 - story wood building in 1893. In the early 1900's. A 3 - story
masonry building was added to the site. In 1999 both buildings were fully modernized and connected together with a
new Learning Resource Center. As the facility is now just over 10 years old, only minor site and finishes work is
required.
Site Area 1.82
Original Site Type Alternative School
Academic Grades K-8
n/a
South Lake High School
Address 8601 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
South Lake High School was built in 2008 as a two story facility of steel and masonry. It is a small alternative school
with a very small student population.
Site Area 32000
n/a
n/a
South Shore Elementary School
Address 4800 S. Henderson St.
Seattle, WA 98118
The South Shore School was built in 2009 for a K-8 academic program. It is a three story building with a steel frame
and metal and brick siding.
Site Area 11.4
Academic Grades PreK-8
n/a
n/a
Stevens Elementary School
Address 1242 18th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98112
This historic facility continues to be a major fixture in its beautiful North Capitol Hill setting. Its current student
enrollment at 342 is about 50 students under its rated program capacity. Since it was relatively recently upgraded
during a 2001 capital improvement modernization, it will need relatively few improvements. Technology upgrades
are one area that it could benefit from to enhance educational delivery. The few shortcomings that the school has
are mostly a result of its small site size.
Stevens Elementary was originally built in 1906 as a 3 - story heavy timber classroom building. In 2001 this building
was added onto and fully modernized. A single story Gym/Lunchroom building was also added at this time. It is
constructed of CMU walls and steel framed roof. All of the building systems and finishes are less than ten years old
and are in excellent condition.
Site Area 2.38
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
T.T. Minor Elementary School
Address 1700 E. Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
Older school of 1940's and 1960 vintages on level site with some upgrades such as elevator. Site has large hard
surface play and green space/park has been updated relatively recently. Nice augmentation with fenced garden
space and outdoor performance stage although stage is not ADA accessible. Some parking on site but overflow to
street. Bus/ parent drop off on street. Gym as separate building seems very awkward and inconvenient. Nice, level
and recently improved outdoor play and lawn areas. Currently under design for new use
The Minor School was originally built in 1940 as a single story Elementary School. In 1960 a 2-story classroom wing
and a stand-alone Gym were added, resulting in a medium sized Elementary School. The buildings are basically in
sound condition but have a number of issues that should be addressed. These include the single glazed exterior
windows, exterior doors, classroom casework, interior doors, floor finishes, galvanized water piping, the antiquated
heating system, egress lighting, and the lack of smoke detectors or a fire sprinkler system.
Site Area 3.04
Student Enrollment
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Address 7711 43rd Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Older facility of somewhat disjointed layout. Spaces are minimal in functionality; finishes and systems are worn.
Site is spacious and level, especially play areas that include four ball fields, lawn, worn hard surface play area, large
newer play structure complex and adequate parking split between two separate lots. Bus drop-off is on street.
Decatur is a moderate size single story Elementary School constructed in 1961 of concrete and wood. There were
six classrooms added in 1966. The facility also includes a small building built by the US Navy in the 1940's. Other
than new roofing, the facility has not had any major work done to it over the years. All of the systems and finishes
are 48 years old and are worn out.
Site Area 9.92
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Address 2401 S. Irving St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Newer facility, overall in very good condition to support educational program. Site has separate child care building
with its own drop off and enclosed play area although currently used for before/after school care only. Buses drop
off along street and there is ample off street parking. Play areas are sufficient and in good condition.
Thurgood Marshall is a medium sized 2 - story elementary School constructed in 1991. Most of the systems and
finishes in the School are in very good condition. The roof appears to have a history of leaks and looks to be at the
end of its life span. The heat pump units are 13 years old and should be budgeted for replacement in the next four
years.
Site Area 4.51
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Van Asselt Alternative School
Seattle, WA 98118
The school is handsome and is located on Beacon Avenue South adjacent to the I-5 greenbelt. The school has a
reasonably sized parking lot. The playfields are adjacent. Bus pick-up occurs in the South Rose Street right-of-
way. African American Academy is now occupied as a K-5 school renamed Van Asselt Elementary School. As
such it contains many elements not typical to an elementary school but in its current use, is much more efficient as a
District facility and offers a wide variety of options for special programs and spaces.
This 4 - story building was constructed in 2000 for a specialized K - 8 Academic Program. The buildings systems
and finishes are in excellent condition and will not need any work done to them for many years. The ground water
leak at the Northwest wall of the Gymnasium appears to have been fixed, but the caulking used is subject to
deterioration and should be monitored.
Site Area 10.85
Original Site Type Alternative School
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Van Asselt (old) Closed
Seattle, WA 98108
1907 building is landmark quality although poorly located in relation to current street grid (resides behind 1950
building and well set back from street). Facility has had few substantive updates for educational program support
except an elevator installation and new artificial turf playfield in joint use with parks department. Systems, ADA and
other code issues abound. The 1950 building is long double loaded corridor style layout but extreme wear on all
systems and finishes. Circulation spaces are mostly wide and spacious and adequately lit. Facility size is large
allowing more flexibility and accommodation of program than would normally be available in a facility of this vintage.
But increasing population could impact space use.
The Van Asselt site consists of two buildings. The original School was a small, three story wood frame building
constructed in 1907. It is generally in poor condition and needs major upgrades to all of its systems and finishes.
The other building is a large single story structure constructed in 1950. The building has received modest upgrades
over the years and still needs major attention paid to its aging HVAC system, electrical distribution and egress
lighting, replacement of the galvanized water piping, classroom flooring and casework roofing and exterior doors and
windows.
Current Site Use
Elementary School
Closed
Site Area 11.43
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
View Ridge Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98115
Older single story masonry building with basic double loaded corridor design augmented by portables for space.
Scale is very nice inside and out but finishes and systems are very worn. Site is level immediately around building
which has some hard surface play areas but then steps down significantly to a larger hardscape play area and then
down even further to a large grass playfield. Some ramp improvements for ADA/code issues have been added to
allow access to the hardscape areas. There are several play structures scattered around the site. There is almost
no on-site parking and bus/parent drop off is on street. Student population growth putting pressure on existing
building limitations. All hallway floors have received new resilient tile flooring relatively recently.
View Ridge was originally built in 1947 as a sprawling single story facility constructed with a mix of steel, concrete
and wood. The building has not had any major work done to it over the years, so many of its systems and finishes
are worn out and will need some level of attention in the next ten years. These items include both the wood and
linoleum flooring, exterior windows, exterior doors, the entire HVAC system, electrical service and distribution and all
of the concrete and asphalt areas on the site.
Site Area 9.12
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
Viewlands Elementary School
Address 10525 - 3rd Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98177
Older facility of California style open air campus. Set on busy arterial that has noise impact on some street facing
rooms. Basic classrooms adequate but very weak specialized spaces. Facility very worn in finishes and systems
and suffers greatly from overheating/cold depending on solar orientation and weather, many western facing
windows. Site parking, bus and parent drop off (on street) and play areas are complicated by site on slope and lack
of good ADA accessibility. Facility has been closed and boarded up since last report (2006). Main power feeders
ripped out by thieves and parts of building vandalized.
The Viewlands School was constructed in 1953 as a small single story building with all exterior circulation to the
classrooms. Site was closed in 2007-2008 and reopened in 2011. Small east parking lot and hard court has new
paving. New concrete ADA walkways connect playfields but AC walks are still in need of repair.
Site Area 6.5
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades
n/a
Washington Middle School
Address 2101 S Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144
The school is bounded by S Jackson St on the north, 20th Pl S on the west, Welch Plaza commercial/condominium
development and other residential properties on the east, and Seattle Parks property to the south. There is relatively
little separation between the school buildings and the 20th Pl S street R.O.W.. The school's main access is
circuitous from S Weller St to 20th Pl S. The majority of the parking for the school is south of the upper level (which
includes the office) and is not convenient to the main entry. The school has one building on two levels. The site is
sloped with the building stepped with the topography. The school seems pinched in a tight space, between S
Jackson St, the Franz/Gai's Bakery and residential/commercial development. The building sits low on the site,
hardly noticeable from S. Jackson St.Many programs seem to be accommodated in spite of less than adequate
facilities. Challenges for modernization include a relatively inflexible structural system and a very tight site for
access and parking. More recent upgrades to this school include a classroom addition to the south side of the Auto
Shop, 5 new portables (P10-P14), and Science classroom upgrades
Washington Middle School is a 2 - story heavy concrete facility built in 1964. In 1970 an Auto Shop building was
added to the site, but it is not used by the Middle School Program. The main building has seen some upgrades over
the years such as new flooring, new copper water piping and new roofing. Many of the other systems and finishes
are very worn and will require some level of attention in the near future. These include classroom casework, Gym
bleachers, interior and exterior doors, exterior windows, replacement of the heating system, electrical service and
distribution, lighting and low voltage systems.
Site Area 10.93
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
Webster Closed
Seattle, WA 98117
Current Site Use
Short Lease
Closed
Site Area 2
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Nomination
Wedgwood Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98115
Facility is very worn and systems are totally inadequate. Many spaces do have great daylighting with regular but un-
insulated windows augmented by high clerestories that provide daylighting deep into spaces. Specialty functions
like child care and music relegated to portables due to lack of appropriate space in main building. Two of the
portables are very old. Facility currently has more population than its rated capacity.
Wedgwood is a smaller Elementary School constructed in 1954 with concrete walls and a wood roof structure. It is
primarily a single story building but it does have a lower floor containing four classrooms and the boiler room. This
faculty has had no major up-grades since it was built. All of the systems and finishes in the building, except for the
roofing and the domestic water mains are 55 years old and worn out.
Site Area 4.51
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
West Queen Anne
Address
Site Area
Facility Area
Student Enrollment
Bond Levy Program
Original Site Type
Academic Grades
Closed
West Seattle Elementary
Address 6760 - 34th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Facility is relatively new but starting to show wear on finishes. School has need for significant small group and
specialist supports spaces. Many of these are currently accommodated using regular classroom space adapted by
furniture layout, but if at capacity, school would have problem adequately housing the small group/specialty needs.
Outdoor areas are ample given adjoining park and community center areas. Bus, drop off and parking appear
adequate and very functional.
West Seattle Elementary is a 2 - story steel framed building originally built in 1988 as High Point Elementary School.
The School is generally in good condition. The heat pump units are nearing the end of their life span and should be
scheduled for replacement soon.
Site Area 6.89
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
West Seattle High School High School
Address 3000 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98126
West Seattle High School was recently modernized, with a major addition and reconfiguration of the existing basic
classroom areas. Much of the original corridors and some of the larger spaces such as libraries and common areas
were reconfigured, but some of their positive attributes were preserved and enhanced. These features include high
volume, natural daylight, and some historic character in detailing and materials. As a result of the remodel, many of
the spaces , such as classrooms, are irregularly sized and configured to fit within the original building skeleton. The
building is spread out with a difficult circulation pattern, again due to the original building configuration.
West Seattle High School was originally constructed in 1917 as a 2 - story brick veneered School. In 2002 more
recent additions were torn down and the original school was fully modernized and added onto. The facility is now
eleven years old and in excellent condition.
Site Area 8.04
n/a
West Woodland Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98107
Newer facility with a nice location and ample playfield. Most drop off and bus load/unload is on street except for
child care area which has a small parking lot immediately adjacent to its entry. Population increase has taken
building beyond design capacity tightening space use and forcing things like Kindergartens into some rooms not set
up for that use.
West Woodland is a medium sized 2 - story facility constructed in 1991 with a steel post and beam frame with
concrete floors. Some upgrades complete in 2010, interiors, new windows, ado and playfield improvements.
Currently GSHP system is being installed.
Site Area 3.48
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Whitman Middle School
Seattle, WA 98117
This neighborhood middle school has great potential for effective and efficient modernization without undue
expense. Overall enrollment versus loss of existing portables may be a significant issue. Most programs appear to
be adequately met except for upgrades that are typical of more contemporary facilities. Being a relatively long, low
structure this building would make a good candidate for roof over framing which would yield aesthetic enhancement
as well as functional benefits (positive drainage, and attic space for utility upgrades/replacement). As of this date,
only minimal improvements have been made to this facility and it is in need of a major modernization.
Whitman Middle School is a large single story building with a very small lower floor area and central outdoor
courtyards. The structure is steel and concrete allowing for very large curtain wall areas at each classroom. The
building has not had any major modifications or up-grades since 1959 except for technology and the recent
installation of copper water piping. Of the systems that may have less than ten years of remaining life left, the ones
that will probably need attention are the extensive exterior single glazed curtain wall system, the exterior doors, the
large quantity of VAT flooring, the antiquated HVAC system, the entire electrical system including service panels
feeders, lighting, etc., the lack of a fire protection sprinkler system and all of the asphalt parking and play areas.
Most finishes are showing signs of excessive wear.
Site Area 14.62
Bond Levy Program
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
n/a
Whittier Elementary School
Seattle, WA 98117
This 10 years old 3 round elementary school is a proud asset in its Ballard neighborhood setting and has held up
extremely well for its age of 10 years. The student enrollment at 419 is very close to its programmed capacity. Very
little should need to be done to improve its educational adequacy except for technology upgrades such as ceiling
mounted projectors and "smart boards" in the classrooms. Temperature control in some areas of the building is
also an issue that could use some study and improvement. In general this building compares relatively closely to
the District's "guide school".
Whittier Elementary is a large 3 - story school constructed in 1999 of steel columns and beams with a concrete floor
system. Most of the buildings systems and materials should be good for at least another 10 to 15 years. Roofing
showing several leaks at seismic separation joint. Chiller water and hot water systems have dis-similar pipe
materials causing pipe corrosion.
Site Area 2.69
Academic Grades K-5
n/a
n/a
Whitworth (ORCA) Elementary School
Address 5215 - 46th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
Overall spaces are somewhat small compared to Educational Specification and do not offer much opportunity for
range of space types or sizes that could facilitate collaborative teaching, varying group sizes and enhance program.
Building is wearing and beginning to show age at interior with roof leaks, damaged paint and signs of vandalism that
affect overall environment. Main office on second floor away from main building entry makes it seem remote and
the entry uninviting and insecure. Playfields are ample. Just completed Science and Greenhouse spaces a great
addition. More directional signage has been added.
The Whitworth school was constructed in 1989 as a 3-story steel framed traditional Elementary School. It now
houses the ORCA K-8 program. Most of the schools finishes and systems are still in good condition, although the
heat pumps are now 25 years old and at the end of their expected life span.
Site Area 3.44
Academic Grades K-8
n/a
n/a
Wilson-Pacific Middle School
Address 1330 N 90th St.
Seattle, WA 98103
This 1950's era middle school is currently mostly serving District Maintenance support services including landscape
maintenance, gas delivery, fire extinguisher maintenance, boiler gasket replacement, asphalt sweeping, donated
computer repair and delivery, customer support (District) for computer networks, etc. Educational use space is very
limited: about 3 classrooms for the Indian Heritage Middle College High School, and the 200 Building mostly the
Home School Resource facility. Other buildings are unassigned space, used for storage by different groups
including Roosevelt HS for storage during their current construction project. The following review is looking at
this campus reconfigured (back) to a middle school. This campus could become a very attractive one story multiple-
building contemporary middle school with proper design and typical modernization upgrades for a school of this
vintage, that has only undergone piecemeal expedient improvements over the years to accommodate a multitude of
District needs and specialized programs. The basic structures appear to be relatively sound (some observable
cracking from seismic activities) and of generally serviceable quality. The campus is spread out and the overall
configuration is not one that matches current educational facilities in the region. However, with the push towards
"smaller schools" in student groupings there may be some creative opportunities here that could be taken advantage
Wilson was originally constructed in 1953 as a small Junior High School. It is a campus style facility with seven
single story buildings constructed of a mix of steel, wood and concrete. Except for a recent roof replacement project
and water pipe replacement the buildings have not had any major up-grades. All of the systems and finishes are 56
years old and worn out. It is understood the structures are scheduled for demolition in 2014-2015 to make way for a
new campus plan.
Site Area 16.88
Academic Grades 6-8
n/a
Wilson-Pacific Middle School
of educationally and architecturally.
Wing Luke Elementary School
Address 3701 S Kenyon St.
Seattle, WA 98118
The original "open plan" Wing Luke Elementary building (similar plan to Dearborn Park) dates from the 70's but has
recently (3 years ago) undergone a minor remodeling and a major building addition (annex building). This addition is
two stories and is connected to the south of the original building by way of a short covered walkway. It houses a
Commons/Cafeteria, kitchen, stage, two 5th grade classrooms (open plan) and the two Special Ed classrooms. The
addition wraps around the original gymnasium. The overall school is below the program area and building area of
the District's guide school. This is partly due to the open plan layout which reduces the circulation space somewhat
within the building but also because the typical classrooms are smaller. There are also some program areas that
are reduced or missing such as only one pre-school, no art/science, no computer lab, etc. The open plan school
creates a great deal of visual and audio distractions which makes teaching and learning difficult for teachers and
students. Classroom windows are minimal and the overall cluttered appearance of the classroom environment
results from lack of visual barrier walls, concealed storage space, and exposed utilities that have been retrofit into
the building. The new south wing annex is an attractive addition to the site.
Wing Luke was constructed in 1971 as a split level school with open landscape classrooms and a detached Gym
building. In 2005 the Gym was expanded to include more general classrooms and a Cafeteria and there was some
modernization of the original building.
Site Area 6.85
Student Enrollment
Academic Grades K-5

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