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#808 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 36% in state

Nooksack Elementary

Elementary School · Nooksack Valley School District · Everson, WA

A Nooksack Valley School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3333 Breckenridge Rd., Everson, WA 98247

  • Math 58% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$17,753
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Nooksack Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Nooksack Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average428/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everson), 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

$84,300

Median home value

$514,400

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Everson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.7 mi295Compare →
Nooksack Valley Special ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.7 mi28Compare →
Sumas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–5Not available281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Nooksack Valley School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$17,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nooksack Elementary is listed in Nooksack Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nooksack Elementary

Nooksack Elementary is a public elementary school in Everson, WA, part of Nooksack Valley School District, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nooksack Elementary

What grades does Nooksack Elementary serve?

Nooksack Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Nooksack Elementary?

Nooksack Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Nooksack Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nooksack Elementary rank in WA?

Nooksack Elementary ranks #808 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Nooksack Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Nooksack Elementary 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 Nooksack Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nooksack Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nooksack Elementary a charter school?

No, Nooksack Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nooksack Elementary a Title I school?

No, Nooksack Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nooksack Elementary?

58.2% of students at Nooksack Elementary 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
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whatcom County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
Area population (ZIP 98247)
8,924
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
35.3
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 98247; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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