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Pathfinder K-8 School

Q: Is Pathfinder K-8 School a good school?

Pathfinder K-8 School ranks 233 rd of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

233^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Pathfinder K-8 School is a well-regarded public K-8 school serving 402 students in West Seattle, part of the Seattle School District No. 1, known for its consistent 4-star ratings and a low student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1.

Academically, Pathfinder's test scores in English, math, and science are above state and district averages. A notable feature is its K-8 structure, which is less common than the standard K-5 model of schools like Genesee Hill Elementary or Lafayette Elementary School. While it performs solidly compared to these high-achieving neighbors, the school has shown a significant dip in 5th-grade math scores, a pattern seen in other area schools but more pronounced here. However, performance recovers by 8th grade, where it outpaces the district. The school is particularly effective in supporting its economically disadvantaged students, a recognized strength.

Compared to nearby schools with higher poverty rates, such as Sanislo Elementary School and West Seattle Elementary School, Pathfinder operates with lower per-student spending, reflecting different student needs. Its main opportunities for growth include addressing the middle-grade math performance and evaluating if its resource strategy, including its low class sizes, is optimized for its student population. As one of the few K-8 options, it offers a unique educational path in West Seattle.

402

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,699

Per pupil spending ?

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1901 SW Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106

(206) 252-9710

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Two or more races:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 92nd percentile in 2022 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (64% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Washington elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 92nd-percentile peak (2022) to 80th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

Elementary school

233^rd of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

70^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 70Elementary Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	233 of 1160	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	187 of 1168	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	250 of 1169	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	91.1	89 of 1169	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	89 of 1107	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.4	205 of 1130	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	315 of 1054	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	64.7	383 of 1056	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.4	418 of 1053	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	288 of 1067	73.0%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	267 of 1106	75.9%	★★★★☆
2012	55.9	503 of 1097	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.7	315 of 1092	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	55.2	477 of 1088	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.5	555 of 1072	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.2	543 of 1067	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.6	662 of 1069	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.9	668 of 1051	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	19.5	874 of 1031	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	42.3	614 of 1026	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	206 of 1092	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	189 of 1093	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	235 of 1094	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	91.9	77 of 1100	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.3	105 of 1008	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	164 of 1068	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	309 of 1004	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	84.3	76 of 1013	92.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	255 of 1098	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	83.7	158 of 1099	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	235 of 1099	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	88.0	115 of 1113	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	95.3	46 of 1025	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	75.3	250 of 1075	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	304 of 999	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	139 of 363	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	90 of 339	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.1	118 of 308	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.1	47 of 478	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	84.6	19 of 158	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	87.5	38 of 566	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	85.7	55 of 637	91.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	71.0	274 of 1007	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	162 of 1009	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	281 of 1011	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	89.6	65 of 1031	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	49 of 943	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	189 of 1027	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	62.6	311 of 833	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	70 of 534	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.3	140 of 535	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	73 of 539	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	109 of 541	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	56 of 529	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	71 of 512	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.5	100 of 437	77.1%	★★★★☆
2017	55.0	200 of 435	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.8	203 of 443	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.7	249 of 445	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.6	227 of 498	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.4	211 of 497	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.2	234 of 492	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.3	263 of 483	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.0	332 of 476	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	29.5	352 of 466	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.0	396 of 463	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.3	409 of 449	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	16.5	375 of 425	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.1	311 of 421	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	78 of 471	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	66.0	146 of 464	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.5	84 of 464	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	92.6	28 of 479	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	33 of 469	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	76.2	86 of 452	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	65.7	125 of 376	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	70.1	60 of 259	76.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	24.9	280 of 349	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	67 of 472	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	57.4	179 of 466	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	86.1	58 of 470	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.4	149 of 480	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	84.1	65 of 476	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	89.0	41 of 453	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	78.9	72 of 371	80.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	13 of 186	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	14 of 167	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	78.3	21 of 199	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	91.0	7 of 210	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	69.9	39 of 231	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.8	19 of 268	92.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	85.8	60 of 488	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	106 of 486	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	93 of 488	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.9	134 of 488	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	48 of 480	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	42 of 470	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.1	60 of 325	81.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)92nd percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)81st percentile~ school

Male (2025)77th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)62nd percentile-18 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2025)93rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2018)77th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)20th percentile-57 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+16 vs state

Science63%+14 vs state

Math60%+18 vs state

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pathfinder K-8 School	Public	K-8	1901 SW Genesee St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9710	402	31	13.0	16.4%	234 (58.2%)	24 (6.0%)	59 (14.7%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (13.4%)	78	233^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	79.9%		83.2	187^th of 1168 public elementary schools	84.0%	46	56.8	69.2	63.2	71.1	75.6	64.9	68.3	61.4	70.7	68.7	78.3	71.4	32.4	62.5	52.3	60.0	60.2	95.7	95.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	95.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	$23,699	$872	$22,827
Louisa Boren STEM K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5950 Delridge Way SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(206) 252-8450	437	30	14.8	36.6%	197 (45.1%)	94 (21.5%)	46 (10.5%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (14.4%)	61.8	414^th of 1160 public elementary schools	64.3%		53.9	508^th of 1168 public elementary schools	56.5%	94	48.9	48.7	48.8	71.7	66.0	51.2	39.0	40.5	45.0	52.9	73.3	62.2	47.7	35.9	21.4	29.3	45.7	81.3	91.7	87.5	87.5	87.5	89.6	97.9	81.3	89.6	89.6	$24,589	$880	$23,709
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 SW Findlay St	Seattle	98126	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9290	357	22	16.3	23.0%	193 (54.1%)	27 (7.6%)	45 (12.6%)	33 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (16.0%)	84.6	171^st of 1160 public elementary schools	85.3%		91.9	86^th of 1168 public elementary schools	92.6%	85	67.8		67.8	76.4	66.0	64.4				69.6	80.6	76.0	57.6				71.8	84.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	88.0	90.0	84.0	88.0	88.0	$22,532	$727	$21,805
Sanislo Elementary School	Public	K-5	1812 SW Myrtle St	Seattle	98106	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-8380	145	14	10.7	66.9%	29 (20.0%)	40 (27.6%)	32 (22.1%)	17 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (17.2%)	34.1	763^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	34.2%		21.7	941^st of 1168 public elementary schools	19.4%	178	43.3		43.3	52.6	50.0	33.3				43.5	47.4	40.0	16.7				31.9	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	80.8	92.3	80.8	80.8	80.8	$30,260	$1,842	$28,418
West Seattle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6760 34 Av SW	Seattle	98126	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-9450	376	34	10.9	80.6%	42 (11.2%)	243 (64.6%)	31 (8.2%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	34 (9.0%)	36.4	723^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	37.7%		58.3	467^th of 1168 public elementary schools	60.0%	256	26.8		26.8	56.1	46.6	47.6				50.6	47.7	46.6	19.1				40.0	51.9	75.9	59.3	59.3	59.3	75.9	88.9	61.1	75.9	75.9	$30,675	$2,638	$28,037
Maple Elementary School	Public	K-5	4925 Corson Av S	Seattle	98108	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-8310	401	31	12.9	50.9%	73 (18.2%)	24 (6.0%)	77 (19.2%)	179 (44.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.5%)	84	177^th of 1160 public elementary schools	84.7%		70.4	312^th of 1168 public elementary schools	73.3%	135	72.8		72.8	60.9	73.3	65.4				66.2	73.9	66.7	67.1				69.2	93.3	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	96.7	93.3	95.0	95.0	$23,762	$1,059	$22,703
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2645 California Av SW	Seattle	98116	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9500	532	30	17.7	16.0%	324 (60.9%)	23 (4.3%)	69 (13.0%)	25 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	86 (16.2%)	84.3	174^th of 1160 public elementary schools	85.0%		84.7	166^th of 1168 public elementary schools	85.8%	8	75.3		75.3	77.1	60.5	72.3				69.8	77.1	62.8	59.0				66.3	82.8	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	88.5	87.4	86.2	86.2	88.5	$20,170	$731	$19,440
Genesee Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	5013 SW Dakota Street	Seattle	98116	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9700	451	26	17.0	11.1%	305 (67.6%)	6 (1.3%)	45 (10.0%)	17 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (16.2%)	91.9	90^th of 1160 public elementary schools	92.2%		92.8	75^th of 1168 public elementary schools	93.6%	15	76.7		76.7	70.4	73.7	83.5				76.0	79.0	80.0	67.4				75.2	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	91.8	$20,815	$743	$20,072
Gatewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	4320 SW Myrtle St	Seattle	98136	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9400	400	23	17.3	12.5%	273 (68.3%)	12 (3.0%)	47 (11.8%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.3%)	80.6	203^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	82.5%		77.4	245^th of 1168 public elementary schools	79.0%	42	63.5		63.5	66.7	63.8	65.1				65.1	73.7	68.1	60.3				67.2	92.7	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	97.1	94.1	95.6	95.6	$19,070	$732	$18,339
Roxhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7740 34th Ave SW	Seattle	98126	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-9570	289	20	14.2	59.9%	70 (24.2%)	93 (32.2%)	70 (24.2%)	17 (5.9%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	32 (11.1%)	23.7	925^th of 1160 public elementary schools	20.3%		11.3	1085^th of 1168 public elementary schools	7.1%	160	32.3		32.3	28.3	44.8	37.5				35.5	27.3	42.9	32.3				33.0	72.7	81.8	81.8	81.8	81.8	78.8	81.8	75.8	78.8	78.8	$29,245	$3,996	$25,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathfinder K-8 School

What is the racial makeup of Pathfinder K-8 School?

Students at Pathfinder K-8 School are 58% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

What district is Pathfinder K-8 School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

Is Pathfinder K-8 School a good school?

Pathfinder K-8 School ranks 233^rd of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pathfinder K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 402 students attended Pathfinder K-8 School.

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