- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Blaine Primary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530057001741 · Blaine, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 13.1:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (566 students)
Blaine Primary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Blaine Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
566 students
- Blaine Middle
Blaine Middle School
471 students
- Blaine Element
Blaine Elementary School
469 students
- This school
Blaine Primary School
419 students
- Blaine Home Co 39
Blaine Home Connections
39 students
- Blaine Re-Enga 14
Blaine Re-Engagement
14 students
What this shows Blaine Primary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blaine Primary School compares
Blaine Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Blaine School District reports $19,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.