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Point Roberts Primary

PT. ROBERTS PRIMARY, POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281 · (360) 945-2223 · Whatcom County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL5 STUDENTS
Enrollment
5
Elementary
DISTRICT 233 · STATE 380
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
1
Student demographics
White
60%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
n/r
Two+
40%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
60%
Female
40%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
5
-10 (-67%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 15.0:1
% White
60%
was 87%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Point Roberts Primary

Point Roberts Primary operates as a tiny primary school in POINT ROBERTS, Washington, run under Blaine School District. Current enrollment sits at 5 students spanning grades K through 2. Enrollment runs roughly 99% below the state mean of about 380.

Across the 7 schools in Blaine School District (1,983 students total), Point Roberts Primary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Point Roberts Primary lists that White students make up the majority at 60%. Beyond that, the school lists 40% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 78%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 5.5:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.3:1 average.

Across the wider county, Whatcom County reports 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 Point Roberts Primary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Blaine Elementary School, around 13.7 miles off.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Point Roberts Primary's enrollment has decreased 67% since 2018, when it stood at 15 (now 5). The White share of enrollment shrank from 87% to 60% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 5.5:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around 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
Point Roberts Primary
District
Blaine School District
Address
PT. ROBERTS PRIMARY, POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281
Phone
(360) 945-2223
County
Whatcom County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
5
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
530057001740
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Point Roberts Primary
How many students attend Point Roberts Primary?
Point Roberts Primary enrolls approximately 5 students in grades KG-02.
Is Point Roberts Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Point Roberts Primary is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Point Roberts Primary have?
Point Roberts Primary employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
How diverse is Point Roberts Primary?
Point Roberts Primary reports a student body of 60% White, 40% Two or more.
Is Point Roberts Primary public or private?
Point Roberts Primary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Blaine School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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