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#1139 of 2,228 schools in WA
Isom Elementary School
Elementary School · Lynden School District · Lynden, WA
A Lynden School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8461 BENSON RD, Lynden, WA 98264
- Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Isom Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Isom 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynden), 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
$95,225
Median home value
$538,100
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Lynden AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Lynden Christian Schools: AdministrationPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,201 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lynden School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Isom Elementary School is listed in Lynden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Isom Elementary School
Isom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lynden, WA, part of Lynden School District, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Isom Elementary School
What grades does Isom Elementary School serve?
Isom Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Isom Elementary School?
Isom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isom Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Isom Elementary School rank in WA?
Isom Elementary School ranks #1,139 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Isom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Isom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Isom Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Isom Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Isom Elementary School a charter school?
No, Isom Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Isom Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Isom Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isom Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Isom 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (360) 354-1992
- Area population (ZIP 98264)
- 22,365
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 98264; 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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