- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everett, WA
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543003595
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Kindergarten Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543003595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+32.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 530543003595 · Everett, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 13.7:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiak High School (2,384 students)
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+32.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiak High Sc
Kamiak High School
2,384 students
- Mariner High S
Mariner High School
2,106 students
- Voyager Middle 902
Voyager Middle School
902 students
- Olympic View M 851
Olympic View Middle School
851 students
- Harbour Pointe 803
Harbour Pointe Middle School
803 students
- This school 437
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
437 students
What this shows Pathfinder Kindergarten Center reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder Kindergarten Center compares
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$20,374
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 23.8%
Asian 20.6%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Pathfinder Kindergarten Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Mukilteo School District reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathfinder Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathfinder Kindergarten Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Everett
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Seattle Hill Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Olivia Park Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 14.2:1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everett, WA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
56.5% of students at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center is Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder Kindergarten Center?
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Pathfinder Kindergarten Center rank among elementary schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder Kindergarten Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, 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 Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Mukilteo School District?
Besides Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.