- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snohomish, WA
Cathcart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cathcart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530802001322
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cathcart Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Snohomish · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cathcart Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cathcart Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA.
School address
District: Snohomish School District · Washington
NCES ID 530802001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cathcart Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530802001322 · Snohomish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 20.7:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students)
Cathcart Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cathcart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glacier Peak H
Glacier Peak High School
1,642 students
- Snohomish High
Snohomish High School
1,496 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
734 students
- Dutch Hill Ele
Dutch Hill Elementary
694 students
- Little Cedars 646
Little Cedars Elementary School
646 students
- This school 497
Cathcart Elementary
497 students
What this shows Cathcart Elementary reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cathcart Elementary compares
Cathcart Elementary 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Cathcart Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snohomish School District reports $17,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cathcart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snohomish High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cathcart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Snohomish
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dutch Hill Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Little Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Machias Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Central Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Cascade View Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cathcart Elementary
How many students attend Cathcart Elementary?
Cathcart Elementary has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snohomish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathcart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathcart Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cathcart Elementary?
23.0% of students at Cathcart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cathcart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cathcart Elementary is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Snohomish, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cathcart Elementary?
Cathcart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cathcart Elementary rank among elementary schools in Snohomish?
By Resource Investment Index, Cathcart Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Snohomish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Snohomish on the city page.
What other schools are in Snohomish School District?
Besides Cathcart Elementary, Snohomish School District also operates Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), Snohomish High School (1,496 students), and Centennial Middle School (734 students). See the Snohomish School District district page for the complete list.