Cordata Elementary School

4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cordata Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cordata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Cordata Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Cordata Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordata Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1913 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
25-29%
50%
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(18-19)
30-34%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
9%
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Hispanic
37%
25%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
34%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cordata Elementary School's ranking?
Cordata Elementary School is ranked #1913 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cordata Elementary School often compared to?
Cordata Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Cordata Elementary School?
348 students attend Cordata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Cordata Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordata Elementary School?
Cordata Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cordata Elementary School offer ?
Cordata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cordata Elementary School part of?
Cordata Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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