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Cathcart Elementary

Summary:

Cathcart Elementary is a public elementary school in Snohomish, Washington, serving 434 students in grades K-6. As part of the Snohomish School District, which is ranked 61 out of 247 districts in the state, Cathcart consistently performs above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.

Cathcart Elementary has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's female students and White students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 18% and 20% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. However, there are significant gaps in performance between these groups and Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who lag behind in the middle 30-40% of schools statewide.

While Cathcart outperforms many of its neighbors, such as Little Cedars Elementary and Totem Falls, it still lags behind the top-performing schools in the Everett and Northshore school districts, such as Tambark Creek Elementary, Forest View Elementary, and Fernwood Elementary. This suggests that while Cathcart is a strong performer within its own district, there may be opportunities to learn from the instructional practices and support systems of the highest-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 8201 188th St SE
       Snohomish, WA  98296

(360) 563-7075

District: Snohomish School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,149 Help


Students who attend Cathcart Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle School
High:    Glacier Peak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
18.9%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Compare Details Cathcart Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Snohomish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cathcart Elementary is 17.8. 4 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cathcart Elementary is $17,149. 4 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cathcart Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cathcart Elementary 223rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cathcart Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Snohomish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Snohomish School District 61st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cathcart Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.42 283rd 1026 72.4%
2005 67.88 305th 1031 70.4%
2006 69.69 272nd 1051 74.1%
2007 70.66 266th 1069 75.1%
2008 62.84 407th 1067 61.9%
2009 57.92 450th 1072 58.0%
2010 55.61 473rd 1088 56.5%
2011 39.32 715th 1092 34.5%
2012 16.71 985th 1097 10.2%
2013 36.23 755th 1106 31.7%
2015 54.02 480th 1067 55.0%
2016 66.01 352nd 1053 66.6%
2017 74.52 259th 1056 75.5%
2018 64.66 376th 1054 64.3%
2019 71.94 308th 1130 72.7%
2021 78.11 222nd 1107 79.9%
2022 72.82 297th 1169 74.6%
2023 79.42 226th 1169 80.7%
2024 79.66 223rd 1168 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.74 755th 835 9.6%
2019 47.08 542nd 979 44.6%
2021 65.97 201st 854 76.5%
2022 53.64 422nd 1019 58.6%
2023 59.77 349th 1013 65.5%
2024 57.47 404th 1024 60.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.70 301st 1004 70.0%
2019 67.54 345th 1068 67.7%
2021 78.21 186th 1008 81.5%
2022 73.26 271st 1100 75.4%
2023 83.47 154th 1094 85.9%
2024 79.88 198th 1093 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 517th 999 48.2%
2019 73.61 266th 1075 75.3%
2021 75.13 242nd 1025 76.4%
2022 70.92 302nd 1113 72.9%
2023 72.12 283rd 1099 74.2%
2024 76.56 234th 1099 78.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.76 495th 697 29.0%
2021 32.53 338th 501 32.5%
2022 44.27 355th 694 48.8%
2023 46.26 348th 633 45.0%
2024 50.51 318th 651 51.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cathcart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.77 345th 833 58.6%
2019 76.52 223rd 1027 78.3%
2021 79.45 162nd 943 82.8%
2022 72.11 278th 1031 73.0%
2023 78.29 205th 1011 79.7%
2024 78.62 198th 1009 80.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Open Quote Our family moved from out of state two years ago. We specifically chose the home we now live in because it was near to the schools we wanted our four children to grow up in. My only regret is that we did not move early so that my two high school children could have had their elementary education and experience at Cathcart Elementary School. The teachers at Cathcart are highly educated and filled with a passion to teach. The support staff of the school is second to none. Led by their new principal, Cathcart is on the road of great success. It is wonderful to have our children learn about math, reading, science, literature, art, etc. at school. Cathcart takes things a step further and endeavors to teach its students the importance of community, of helping others, of respecting self and those around them. It is a joy to have children at Cathcart. The many parent volunteers who support the teachers and school activities help add to the refreshing spirit of Cathcart Elementary School. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 27, 2014

Open Quote We moved here almost 2 years ago and absolutely love the school and the community. The teachers are very friendly and have really helped my daughter become a much better reader. The office staff is really friendly and helpful also! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 2, 2014

Open Quote This school isn't perfect, no schools are. This school has heart, very involved families, tight knit community and great teachers/staff. With the new principal starting the 2013 school year, Cathcart will excel more than it has in a long time. This school has a rich history. The aging building isn't really an issue and seems to have less problems than some of the newer schools in our district. I have had kids in Cathcart for a long time and will have kids there for a long time to come. I love this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 21, 2011

Open Quote The facility is a shambles. They should be ashamed for letting an elementary school get in this condition. Can i give this school a 1/2 star? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cathcart Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 561 0 10 14 7 n/a n/a 0 592
1989 611 1 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 648 3 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 670
1991 631 2 7 10 9 n/a n/a 0 659
1992 418 2 4 4 9 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 460 1 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 454 0 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 467 0 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 467 0 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 576 1 12 9 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1998 606 6 7 17 5 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 590 2 11 23 5 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 578 6 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2001 544 7 16 29 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 489 11 17 31 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 489 11 17 31 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 472 10 10 24 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 457 9 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 491 11 29 24 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 507 12 27 30 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2008 402 7 17 33 2 n/a n/a 3 464
2009 396 9 14 32 3 n/a n/a 5 459
2010 373 8 10 43 5 n/a n/a 4 443
2011 369 9 12 55 3 1 8 0 457
2012 335 5 9 55 1 1 8 0 414
2013 324 9 9 61 2 0 12 0 417
2014 313 7 9 57 2 0 10 0 398
2015 319 8 8 50 2 1 7 0 395
2016 312 7 4 56 0 1 10 0 390
2017 311 10 5 64 1 1 12 0 404
2018 296 8 5 73 4 0 17 0 403
2019 312 7 4 75 4 0 15 0 417
2020 317 4 4 75 4 0 16 3 423
2021 280 3 8 78 3 0 21 3 396
2022 308 2 10 71 2 0 22 1 416
2023 305 3 13 82 1 0 28 2 434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cathcart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 25.0 23.6 0
1989 628 30.0 20.9 n/a
1990 670 30.6 21.8 0
1991 659 30.1 21.8 n/a
1992 437 21.3 20.5 n/a
1993 481 22.8 21.1 n/a
1994 474 23.4 20.3 n/a
1995 490 21.0 23.3 n/a
1996 490 21.0 23.3 n/a
1997 602 26.5 22.7 n/a
1998 641 28.3 22.7 n/a
1999 631 28.6 22.1 n/a
2000 610 26.7 22.8 n/a
2001 598 27.0 22.1 n/a
2002 550 26.0 21.2 14
2003 550 26.0 21.2 14
2004 518 24.0 21.6 13.9
2005 508 23.5 21.6 12.2
2006 558 27.2 20.5 10
2007 578 29.5 19.6 12.5
2008 464 23.0 20.2 16.1
2009 459 23.0 20.0 19.2
2010 443 21.8 20.3 23.9
2011 457 22.5 20.3 26.3
2012 414 20.0 20.7 29
2013 417 20.4 20.3 25.2
2014 398 n/a n/a 22.9
2015 395 22.0 17.9 22.5
2016 390 20.0 19.5 21
2017 404 20.6 19.6 19.3
2018 403 22.6 17.8 18.1
2019 417 22.6 18.4 23.3
2020 423 22.6 18.7 27.7
2021 396 23.1 17.0 25.8
2022 416 24.3 17.0 24.3
2023 434 24.3 17.8 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cathcart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 25.0 23.6 0
1989 628 30.0 20.9 n/a
1990 670 30.6 21.8 0
1991 659 30.1 21.8 n/a
1992 437 21.3 20.5 n/a
1993 481 22.8 21.1 n/a
1994 474 23.4 20.3 n/a
1995 490 21.0 23.3 n/a
1996 490 21.0 23.3 n/a
1997 602 26.5 22.7 n/a
1998 641 28.3 22.7 n/a
1999 631 28.6 22.1 n/a
2000 610 26.7 22.8 n/a
2001 598 27.0 22.1 n/a
2002 550 26.0 21.2 14
2003 550 26.0 21.2 14
2004 518 24.0 21.6 13.9
2005 508 23.5 21.6 12.2
2006 558 27.2 20.5 10
2007 578 29.5 19.6 12.5
2008 464 23.0 20.2 16.1
2009 459 23.0 20.0 19.2
2010 443 21.8 20.3 23.9
2011 457 22.5 20.3 26.3
2012 414 20.0 20.7 29
2013 417 20.4 20.3 25.2
2014 398 n/a n/a 22.9
2015 395 22.0 17.9 22.5
2016 390 20.0 19.5 21
2017 404 20.6 19.6 19.3
2018 403 22.6 17.8 18.1
2019 417 22.6 18.4 23.3
2020 423 22.6 18.7 27.7
2021 396 23.1 17.0 25.8
2022 416 24.3 17.0 24.3
2023 434 24.3 17.8 27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cathcart Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.5%8.3%0.0%0.0%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%
201792.9%0.0%1.8%0.0%3.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.9%94.6%94.6%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201995.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.2%95.2%96.8%98.4%95.2%96.8%96.8%
202092.6%3.7%0.0%1.9%0.0%92.6%92.6%96.3%96.3%92.6%96.3%96.3%96.3%92.6%
202188.1%1.7%0.0%3.4%0.0%94.9%89.8%93.2%94.9%89.8%94.9%94.9%94.9%89.8%
202294.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.4%94.4%96.3%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202392.7%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%95.1%92.7%95.1%96.3%92.7%96.3%96.3%96.3%92.7%
202493.9%4.1%0.0%0.0%2.0%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.8%0.0%1.7%0.0%3.5%96.6%96.6%94.8%94.8%94.8%100.0%
201986.3%0.0%6.3%0.0%5.0%92.5%91.3%91.3%91.3%92.5%91.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.3%1.0%2.1%5.7%92.7%93.6%92.9%92.2%93.4%93.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cathcart Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $268 (1.9%) $14,178 (98.1%) $14,446
2020 $113 (1.1%) $10,281 (98.9%) $10,394
2021 $411 (2.6%) $15,601 (97.4%) $16,012
2022 $251 (1.5%) $16,898 (98.5%) $17,149

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cathcart Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 308th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 226th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cathcart Elementary)63.865.3
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)62.158
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cathcart Elementary)70.763.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.659.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cathcart Elementary)72.656.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.656.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cathcart Elementary)58.162.5
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.858.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cathcart Elementary)65.175.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.261.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cathcart Elementary)67.461.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)51.248.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cathcart Elementary)65.175.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Snohomish School District)59.858.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cathcart Elementary)66.759.7
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)65.561.4
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Cathcart Elementary)55.151.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)58.151
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cathcart Elementary)67.263.3
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)69.560.6
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cathcart Elementary)61.859
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Snohomish School District)58.150.4
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cathcart Elementary)65.175.5
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Snohomish School District)59.454.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students417434
 4.1%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian413
 225%
Hispanic7582
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White312305
 2.2%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%27.9%
 4.6%

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Students at Cathcart Elementary are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Cathcart Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle School
High : Glacier Peak High School

Cathcart Elementary ranks 223rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Cathcart Elementary.


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