Birchwood Elementary School

3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birchwood 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birchwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Birchwood Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Birchwood 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 Birchwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1703 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Birchwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
41%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
43%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Birchwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birchwood Elementary School's ranking?
Birchwood Elementary School is ranked #1703 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Birchwood Elementary School often compared to?
Birchwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alderwood Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Birchwood Elementary School?
369 students attend Birchwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Birchwood Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Birchwood Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birchwood Elementary School part of?
Birchwood Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Birchwood Elementary School located?
Birchwood Elementary School is located in the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Birchwood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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