Beach Elementary School
Tel:
(360)383-9440
- Beach Elementary School serves 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Beach Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Beach Elementary School's student population of 31 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 31 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Beach Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #375 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beach Elementary School is Lummi High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Lummi Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellingham Lummi Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 204 students
1.5 miles
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360)758-4300 1.5 K-8 204 - Bellingham Lummi High School Grades: 9-12 | 102 students
2.3 miles
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360)758-4300 2.3 9-12 102 - Bellingham Alderwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
8.4 miles
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)676-6404 8.4 PK-5 236 - Blaine Blaine Re-engagement Alternative School
Grades: 10-12
8.7 miles
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360)332-6045 8.7 10-12 n/a - Bellingham Fairhaven Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 631 students
8.7 miles
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)676-6450 8.7 6-8 631
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