Serving 357 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cordata Elementary School serves the northwest part of Bellingham, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cordata Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the Cordata library!
School Rankings
Cordata Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordata Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2060 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2060 out of 2,088 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cordata Elementary School?
357 students attend Cordata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cordata Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1.
What grades does Cordata Elementary School offer ?
Cordata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordata Elementary School part of?
Cordata Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
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