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#1402 of 2,228 schools in WA
Geneva Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellingham School District · Bellingham, WA
A Bellingham School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Geneva St, Bellingham, WA 98229
- Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Geneva Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Geneva Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,068
Median home value
$564,700
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Hills Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Silver Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellingham School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,886NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Geneva Elementary School is listed in Bellingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Geneva Elementary School
Geneva Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham, WA, part of Bellingham School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,402 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Geneva Elementary School
What grades does Geneva Elementary School serve?
Geneva Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Geneva Elementary School?
Geneva Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Geneva Elementary School rank in WA?
Geneva Elementary School ranks #1,402 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Geneva Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Geneva Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Geneva Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Geneva Elementary School a charter school?
No, Geneva Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Geneva Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Geneva Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geneva Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Geneva Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (360) 676-6416
- Area population (ZIP 98229)
- 33,919
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 98229; 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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