Magnolia Elementary School

2418 24th Avenue West

School District

Seattle Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 25, 2025

I have two children at Magnolia elementary and our oldest is now in grade 5 having started there 5 years ago. We are very glad that this is our family school. The teachers are very kind and engaged with the students and as parents we are included members of the school community. We really feel that our children's teachers care about their academics and emotional well being. They communicate with us regularly through electronic means and 1:1 meetings. Our daughter was slow to pick up reading and her teacher rallied around her with extra support, take home help and three times a week focused reading support in a small group setting. This, plus our extra efforts at home made a huge difference for our daughter. Finally the PTA is very engaged and does a good job with gathering financial support and extra school activities. Our children love going to school each day, have made lasting friendships and we have seen no signs of bullying or any other bad behavior at Magnolia. As parents that have the ability to put our children into private school, we are very glad that instead we have them at Magnolia Elementary.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2024

Magnolia Elementary struggles due to lack of adult oversite. At times like lunch and recess, the children don't always have the necessary supervision. This leads to lots of moments for bullying, and unchecked behavior. That energy carries over into the classroom. Leadership seems uncertain about changes that can be made to benefit students other than waiting for more resources and other school closures. I want more from a principal at a new school who is in charge of building school culture.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2023

Our son has attended Magnolia Elementary for the past two years and has had a great experience so far. Extra resources for special needs students are very good and the instructional assistants and teaching staff are kind, attentive and have the needs of the students at heart. Significant focus on fostering diverse perspectives. Well managed with a top notch new principal and office staff Would highly recommend.