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#1533 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lowell Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellingham School District · Bellingham, WA
A Bellingham School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
914 14th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowell 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$62,220
Median home value
$588,800
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Family Partnership ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Blue Heron Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Happy Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Independence High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 18 | 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.
Bellingham School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Lowell Elementary School is listed in Bellingham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham, WA, part of Bellingham School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,533 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell Elementary School
What grades does Lowell Elementary School serve?
Lowell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell Elementary School rank in WA?
Lowell Elementary School ranks #1,533 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lowell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Lowell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Lowell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lowell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lowell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Lowell 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (360) 676-6430
- Area population (ZIP 98225)
- 50,355
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 98225; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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