Catharine Blaine K-8 School

(206)252-1920

450 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Catharine Blaine K-8 School is a public school located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As a K-8 institution, it offers a unique educational model that allows students to remain in the same school community for nine years, which often helps build long-lasting relationships between staff, students, and families.

The school places a heavy emphasis on academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts and extracurricular activities. Being part of the Seattle Public Schools district, Catharine Blaine benefits from the resources of a large urban system while maintaining the distinct neighborhood-school character of Magnolia. It is highly regarded by local families for its active PTA, dedicated faculty, and the collaborative atmosphere that defines its campus culture.

450

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	41
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	1

White
310 (69.2 %)
Two or More
59 (13.2 %)
Asian
41 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-1920
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	43
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	54
Grade 8	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	48.7%
Male	229	50.9%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)