The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)72%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
4%
Asian
(09-10)9%
10%
Hispanic
(09-10)12%
16%
Black
(09-10)2%
6%
White
(09-10)75%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% WA state average).
How many students attend North Bellingham Elementary School?
494 students attend North Bellingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North Bellingham Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does North Bellingham Elementary School offer ?
North Bellingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Bellingham Elementary School part of?
North Bellingham Elementary School is part of Ferndale School District.
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