Pathfinder K-8 School vs. Fairmount Park Elementary School
Should I attend Pathfinder K-8 School or Fairmount Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pathfinder K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmount Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
468 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#64 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
52
69
Grade 1 Students
52
54
Grade 2 Students
52
64
Grade 3 Students
52
71
Grade 4 Students
54
98
Grade 5 Students
56
69
Grade 6 Students
51
-
Grade 7 Students
49
-
Grade 8 Students
50
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
66%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
18%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%