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#709 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 32% in state

Parkview Elementary School

Elementary School · Bellingham School District · Bellingham, WA

A Bellingham School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3030 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

  • Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$17,886
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Parkview Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Parkview 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul's AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.5 mi266Compare →
Cedar Tree MontessoriPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–60.6 mi61Compare →
The Franklin AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–80.6 mi263Compare →
Sunnyland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.7 mi328Compare →

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
#3 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

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

About Parkview Elementary School

Parkview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham, WA, part of Bellingham School District, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkview Elementary School

What grades does Parkview Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?

Parkview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parkview Elementary School rank in WA?

Parkview Elementary School ranks #709 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Parkview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Parkview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkview Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Parkview Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Parkview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Parkview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

38.2% of students at Parkview 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
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Whatcom County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
Area population (ZIP 98225)
50,355
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
32
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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