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Columbia Elementary School vs. Birchwood Elementary School

Should you attend Columbia Elementary School or Birchwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Columbia Elementary School
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Birchwood Elementary School
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birchwood 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
210 students
362 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birchwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birchwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birchwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#566 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#1703 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birchwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in WA)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birchwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
4
Kindergarten Students
28
65
Grade 1 Students
30
58
Grade 2 Students
41
59
Grade 3 Students
28
55
Grade 4 Students
35
51
Grade 5 Students
47
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birchwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birchwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birchwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birchwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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