Excellent
#245 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Cathcart Elementary
Elementary School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA
A Snohomish School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8201 188th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
- Math 63% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cathcart Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cathcart Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snohomish), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$172,468
Median home value
$867,700
Median rent
$2,325/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Ruby Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Tambark Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| Forest View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 641 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Snohomish School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cathcart Elementary is listed in Snohomish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cathcart Elementary
Cathcart Elementary is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathcart Elementary
What grades does Cathcart Elementary serve?
Cathcart Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cathcart Elementary?
Cathcart Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathcart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathcart Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cathcart Elementary rank in WA?
Cathcart Elementary ranks #245 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cathcart Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathcart Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cathcart Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cathcart Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cathcart Elementary a charter school?
No, Cathcart Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cathcart Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cathcart Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cathcart Elementary?
28.4% of students at Cathcart Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (360) 563-7075
- Area population (ZIP 98296)
- 27,201
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98296; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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