Parkview Elementary School

3030 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#514 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
55-59%
40%
55-59%
53%
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkview Elementary School's ranking?
Parkview Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Parkview Elementary School often compared to?
Parkview 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
387 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkview Elementary School located?
Parkview Elementary School is located in the Cornwall Park neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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