Cathcart Elementary

497 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cathcart Elementary, located in the Snohomish School District, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the Snohomish, Washington area. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual and social-emotional skills. The campus acts as a local hub for families, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares children for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of neighborhood pride.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Snohomish educational community, which typically prioritizes strong parent-teacher partnerships and consistent extracurricular engagement. By balancing core curriculum requirements with diverse learning opportunities, Cathcart Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment for students of various backgrounds. Its location in the 98296 zip code places it within a growing suburban landscape, allowing the school to maintain a classic community-school feel while providing the resources and technological integration necessary for modern elementary education.

497

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cathcart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	82
Black	3
Asian	24
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
345 (70.4%)
Hispanic
82 (16.7%)
Two or More
33 (6.7%)
Asian
24 (4.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Snohomish School District
Phone:	(360)563-7075
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 72

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 80