Beach Elementary School

3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Beach Elementary School's student population of 36 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
36 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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)
#397 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
60-79%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60-79%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
11%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
69%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nooksack Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
36 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Ferndale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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