Larrabee Elementary School was retired as a K–5 school in June 2014. The building now houses the Bellingham Family Partnership Program, part of Bellingham Public Schools. Larrabee Elementary School is permanently closed.
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bellingham Family Partnership Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellingham Family Partnership Program's student population of 254 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellingham Family Partnership Program is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
254 students attend Bellingham Family Partnership Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bellingham Family Partnership Program students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellingham Family Partnership Program?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bellingham Family Partnership Program offer ?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellingham Family Partnership Program part of?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellingham Family Partnership Program located?
Bellingham Family Partnership Program is located in the Happy Valley neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Happy Valley.
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