Enrollment
419
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blaine, WA
Blaine Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Blaine Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530057001741
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blaine Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blaine Primary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blaine, WA.
School address
District: Blaine School District · Washington
NCES ID 530057001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blaine Primary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blaine Primary School
Blaine Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blaine, Washington, enrolling 419 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #417, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Blaine's public schools, it stands alongside Blaine Home Connections (39 students): Blaine Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 39:1).
Blaine School District also operates Blaine High School (566 students) and Blaine Middle School (471 students) alongside Blaine Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blaine Primary School compares
Blaine Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Blaine Primary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine School District, which includes Blaine Primary School.
$17,524
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blaine Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Home Connections | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blaine Re-Engagement | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Blaine Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Blaine
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blaine Primary School
How many students attend Blaine Primary School?
Blaine Primary School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blaine, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaine Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaine Primary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blaine Primary School?
40.0% of students at Blaine Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blaine Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Blaine Primary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Blaine, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blaine Primary School?
Blaine Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blaine Primary School rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Blaine Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blaine, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blaine on the city page.
Is Blaine Primary School a good school?
Blaine Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blaine School District?
Besides Blaine Primary School, Blaine School District also operates Blaine High School (566 students), Blaine Middle School (471 students), and Blaine Elementary School (469 students). See the Blaine School District district page for the complete list.
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