Pathfinder K-8 School

1901 SW Genesee St
SEATTLE, WA 98106

465 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pathfinder K-8 School, located in the West Seattle neighborhood, is a distinctive public school within the Seattle Public Schools district known for its commitment to "expeditionary learning." The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core academic subjects with hands-on projects, field experiences, and character development. By focusing on critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and community involvement, Pathfinder aims to create an environment where students are not just consumers of information, but active participants in their own education.

A defining characteristic of Pathfinder is its tight-knit community culture, which encourages strong partnerships between students, teachers, and families. The curriculum is often organized around interdisciplinary themes that connect classroom studies to real-world issues, helping students see the relevance of their learning. With a philosophy that values both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded, compassionate citizens, the school seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

465

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	58
Black	20
Asian	20
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	3

White
296 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (12.7 %)
Two or More
58 (12.7 %)
Black
20 (4.4 %)
Asian
20 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-9710
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pathfinder K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	56
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pathfinder K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	51.2%
Male	217	46.7%
Not Specified	10	2.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)