Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Heights 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 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Heights Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Heights Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Northern Heights Elementary School is ranked #1523 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Northern Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Northern Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Northern Heights Elementary School?
362 students attend Northern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northern Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Heights Elementary School?
Northern Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Northern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northern Heights Elementary School part of?
Northern Heights Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
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