Pathfinder K-8 School in Seattle, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Pathfinder K-8 School is an urban public school in Seattle, Washington that is part of District One - Seattle Public Schools. It serves 403 students in grades 1 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had 157 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 1 - 8

403 Students

32 Teachers

1901 SW Genesee St

Seattle, WA 98106 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Pathfinder K-8 School Demographics

16%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

21%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Pathfinder K-8 School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 20, 2025

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