How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northern Heights Elementary Schl | Silver Beach Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellingham, WA | Bellingham, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 396 | 357 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.8% | 18.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northern Heights Elementary Schl | Silver Beach Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,886 | $17,886 |
| District | Bellingham School District No 501 | Bellingham School District No 501 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northern Heights Elementary Schl | Silver Beach Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 75.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.0% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northern Heights Elementary Schl | Silver Beach Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 361:1 | 395:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.8% | 32.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.