Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nooksack Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nooksack Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Everson, WA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 104 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nooksack Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nooksack Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nooksack Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 Nooksack Elementary School's ranking?
Nooksack Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Nooksack Elementary School often compared to?
Nooksack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Nooksack Elementary School?
412 students attend Nooksack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Nooksack Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nooksack Elementary School?
Nooksack Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nooksack Elementary School offer ?
Nooksack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nooksack Elementary School part of?
Nooksack Elementary School is part of Nooksack Valley School District.
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