Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alderwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alderwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alderwood Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alderwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alderwood Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
32%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alderwood Elementary School's ranking?
Alderwood Elementary School is ranked #1703 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Alderwood Elementary School?
291 students attend Alderwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alderwood Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alderwood Elementary School?
Alderwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alderwood Elementary School offer ?
Alderwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alderwood Elementary School part of?
Alderwood Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
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