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Blaine Primary School

820 BOBLETT ST, BLAINE, WA 98230 · (360) 332-1300 · Whatcom County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL419 STUDENTS
Enrollment
419
Elementary
DISTRICT 233 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
192 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 51%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
173
Grade 1
114
Grade 2
115
Student demographics
White
26062%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
8320%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 27%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
276%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Two+
287%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22453%
Female
18143%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
419
-103 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 17.7:1
% White
62%
was 71%
% Hispanic
20%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Blaine Primary School

Blaine Primary School is one of the average-sized elementary-level communitys in BLAINE, Washington, one of the schools within Blaine School District, with 419 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 2.

Within Blaine School District, which oversees 7 schools and 1,983 students, Blaine Primary School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Blaine Primary School shows that White students make up the majority at 62%. The remainder is composed of 20% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 17.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 46% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Whatcom County) logs that median household income runs about $81,784, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Whatcom County runs 78 public schools (combined enrollment of about 27,779 students), of which Blaine Primary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Blaine Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Five-year trend. Blaine Primary School's enrollment has edged down 20% since 2018, when it stood at 522 (now 419). White enrollment moved from 71% to 62% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 17.7:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Blaine Primary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Whatcom County at a glance

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Population
230,503
Census ACS
Median income
$81,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
78
27,779 students

Quick facts

School name
Blaine Primary School
District
Blaine School District
Address
820 BOBLETT ST, BLAINE, WA 98230
Phone
(360) 332-1300
County
Whatcom County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
419
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
192 (46%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
530057001741
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Blaine Primary School
How large is Blaine Primary School?
Blaine Primary School enrolls approximately 419 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Blaine Primary School serve?
Blaine Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Blaine Primary School?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at Blaine Primary School.
How diverse is Blaine Primary School?
Blaine Primary School reports a student body of 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Blaine Primary School in?
Blaine Primary School is part of Blaine School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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