Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellingham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellingham Elementary serves the northern part of North Hollywood, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellingham Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready For The World
School Rankings
Bellingham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellingham Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingham Elementary School's ranking?
Bellingham Elementary School is ranked #5831 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bellingham Elementary School often compared to?
Bellingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Boulevard Elementary School, Maurice Sendak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bellingham Elementary School?
390 students attend Bellingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bellingham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellingham Elementary School?
Bellingham Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bellingham Elementary School offer ?
Bellingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bellingham Elementary School part of?
Bellingham Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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