Parkview Elementary School

3030 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Parkview Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Parkview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkview Elementary School is 0.42, 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)
#514 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkview 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.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkview 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.
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parkview Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parkview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parkview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkview 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
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkview 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
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkview 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 Parkview Elementary School's ranking?
Parkview Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Parkview Elementary School often compared to?
Parkview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Heights Elementary School, Birchwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
399 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkview Elementary School located?
Parkview Elementary School is located in the Cornwall Park neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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