Very Good
#801 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 36% in state
Beach Elem
Elementary School · Ferndale School District · Lummi Island, WA
A Ferndale School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3786 Centerview Road, Lummi Island, WA 98262
- Math 50% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beach Elem score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 25 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beach Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,528
Median home value
$529,000
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Nation Tribal SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Cascadia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Custer ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ferndale School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beach Elem is listed in Ferndale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beach Elem
Beach Elem is a public elementary school in Lummi Island, WA, part of Ferndale School District, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beach Elem
What grades does Beach Elem serve?
Beach Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beach Elem?
Beach Elem has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beach Elem rank in WA?
Beach Elem ranks #801 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Beach Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Beach Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beach Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach Elem has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Beach Elem a charter school?
No, Beach Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beach Elem a Title I school?
No, Beach Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach Elem?
63.2% of students at Beach Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.8%
- Phone
- (360) 383-9440
- Area population (ZIP 98262)
- 1,020
- Area median age
- 62.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98262; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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