What is Know Your Number? 

Know Your Number is a movement begun by StriveTogether (Eastside Pathway’s parent organization). This movement identifies the contributing impact of all 70+ place-based organizations across the country on their way to putting 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility by 2030. The number is calculated as the increase in the number of students meeting academic benchmarks each year: 

• • Kindergarten Readiness 
  • 3rd Grade Reading proficiency 
  • 8th Grade Math proficiency
  • High School Graduation 
  • Postsecondary Enrollment 
  • Postsecondary Completion 
  • Employment 

Economic mobility is defined broadly as “achieving a living wage:.

What is Know Your Number’s Value-Add to Eastside Pathways Partnership?

Socializing exactly how many individuals (0-26) you support

•   Revising growth rate estimates for
  • Enrollment
  • Achievement
  • Living Wage Earnings

• Communicating the reach and impact of partners and the Partnership.
• Understanding the resources it takes to support those individuals? 

• • How much does this work cost?
  • What resources can stakeholders put towards supporting the 0-26 population in East King County

How will Know Your Number impact your work? 

• • Provide clarity on the focus population of young people you serve and support. 
  • Stakeholders can take collective responsibility for their success.

The Eastside Pathways staff and Data Council have updated the number due to more accurate and focused calculations: 

The national average growth rates used to reach the first number (55k) do not reflect the current level of achievement in our East King County districts. The second number (16,590) reflects historical trends in achievement AND enrollment. This is the beginning, and we look forward to continuing to craft a number that feels bold, attainable and equitable for our partners and our region. 

Commit to Your Number.

Every young person deserves a clear path to economic mobility—and you have the power to make that happen. Today, identify the number of youth (ages 0–26) your organization will champion toward achieving a living wage. This is more than a metric; it’s a shared promise to our community.

By declaring your number, you:

• • Clarify your impact—know exactly who you serve and how far your reach extends.
  • Drive accountability—align resources and strategies to meet bold, attainable goals.
  • Strengthen collective action—join partners in building a future where every child thrives.

Your number matters. Your commitment matters.
Take the first step: What’s your number?