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Lowell Elementary School

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Lowell Elementary School ranks 241 st of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Lowell Elementary School is a public PK–5 school serving 338 students at 914 15th St. in Bellingham, as part of the Bellingham School District. The school ranks 79th percentile statewide among Washington elementary schools and receives four stars, placing it among the stronger schools in the area. Its 2025–2026 ranking of 241st out of 1,138 schools improved from 69th percentile in 2022–2023. Lowell’s all-grade results exceed district and state averages in English language arts (ELA), math, and science, with math standing out as its clearest strength.

Lowell’s 2025–2026 proficiency rates were 63.82% in ELA, 60.26% in math, and 66.67% in science. Its math result was the highest among the nearby schools with reported results, ahead of Columbia Elementary School at 58.76% and Wade King Elementary School at 57.75%. Lowell also performed above Bellingham School District averages by about 14 points in math and nearly 8 points in ELA. Fifth-grade ELA was especially strong at 76.92%, while third-grade ELA was a relative area to watch at 51.11%. Science remained above district and state averages but declined from 74.07% the previous year. Only Wade King ranked slightly higher locally overall, while Geneva Elementary School and Columbia were competitive in selected subjects.

The school’s subgroup results are mixed but include a notable strength: special education effectiveness ranked in the 93rd statewide percentile, while the low-socioeconomic-status subgroup ranked in the 42nd percentile. Lowell serves a moderate level of economic need, with 34.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch—below several nearby schools, including Sunnyland Elementary School and Happy Valley Elementary School. Staffing and spending are middle-of-the-pack: 17.3 students per teacher and $18,643 per student. Overall, Lowell combines strong academic performance, recent improvement, and particularly strong math outcomes, while families may want to monitor science, third-grade ELA, and consistency for students facing greater economic challenges.

338

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,643

Per pupil spending ?

34.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

914 15th St
Bellingham, WA 98225-6305

(360) 676-6430

District: Bellingham School District

Students who attend Lowell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fairhaven Middle School
High:	Sehome High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 69th percentile in 2023 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (63% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2026) from a 69th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg52%

Washington avg48%

241^st of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13Elementary Schools in the Bellingham School District

83^rd of 238Bellingham School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	241 of 1138	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	306 of 1160	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	291 of 1168	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	368 of 1169	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	353 of 1169	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.1	183 of 1107	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	161 of 1130	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	210 of 1054	80.1%	★★★★☆
2017	71.1	296 of 1056	72.0%	★★★★☆
2016	88.7	97 of 1053	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	87.9	107 of 1067	90.0%	★★★★★
2013	89.1	61 of 1106	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	85.4	99 of 1097	91.0%	★★★★★
2011	89.7	66 of 1092	94.0%	★★★★★
2008	82.6	122 of 1067	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	86.1	88 of 1069	91.8%	★★★★★
2006	88.1	76 of 1051	92.8%	★★★★★
2005	88.1	93 of 1031	91.0%	★★★★★
2004	63.2	349 of 1026	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	79.3	193 of 1020	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.3	288 of 1092	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	204 of 1093	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	298 of 1094	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	351 of 1100	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	84.5	134 of 1008	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	143 of 1068	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	282 of 1004	71.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	44.1	585 of 1008	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.1	487 of 1013	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	541 of 1024	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	621 of 1013	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.7	352 of 1019	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	345 of 854	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.3	552 of 979	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	192 of 1059	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	67.8	330 of 1098	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	386 of 1099	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.9	413 of 1099	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.3	332 of 1113	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	271 of 1025	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	246 of 1075	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	81.3	168 of 999	83.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	30 of 432	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	68.0	86 of 363	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	24.2	259 of 308	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	59.5	135 of 478	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	91 of 566	83.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	214 of 901	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	65.8	328 of 1007	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.5	314 of 1009	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.5	396 of 1011	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	392 of 1031	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.4	179 of 943	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	130 of 1027	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	144 of 833	82.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)93rd percentile+14 vs school

Male (2026)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

White (2026)76th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science67%+16 vs state

English Language Arts64%+11 vs state

Math60%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	914 15th St	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6430	338	20	17.3	34.3%	239 (70.7%)	5 (1.5%)	43 (12.7%)	11 (3.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.4%)	77.7	241^st of 1138 public elementary schools	78.8%		70.5	306^th of 1160 public elementary schools	73.6%	65	66.7	66.7	51.1	61.8	76.9	63.8	62.2	63.6	54.9	60.3	81.0	84.1	88.9	88.9	88.9	85.7	87.3	87.3	85.7	85.7	$18,643	$1,164	$17,479
Happy Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1041 24th St	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6420	455	26	17.6	45.5%	304 (66.8%)	6 (1.3%)	75 (16.5%)	16 (3.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.5%)	57.6	451^st of 1138 public elementary schools	60.4%		53	516^th of 1160 public elementary schools	55.5%	65	50.7	50.7	41.6	53.5	55.1	49.8	63.6	55.1	43.5	54.4	78.7	79.8	80.9	80.9	80.9	83.2	88.8	80.9	82.0	83.2	$16,848	$351	$16,497
Carl Cozier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 Lincoln St	Bellingham	98229	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6410	325	23	14.3	53.2%	192 (59.1%)	2 (0.6%)	81 (24.9%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	38 (11.7%)	40	678^th of 1138 public elementary schools	40.4%		34.5	759^th of 1160 public elementary schools	34.6%	81	65.1	65.1	20.0	40.7	60.5	40.1	34.1	31.0	51.2	37.9	81.3	84.4	87.5	87.5	87.5	81.3	92.2	84.4	81.3	81.3	$19,532	$624	$18,907
Wade King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2155 Yew Street Rd	Bellingham	98229	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6840	297	18	16.3	21.9%	232 (78.1%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (10.8%)	11 (3.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	78.6	232^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	79.6%		59.2	446^th of 1160 public elementary schools	61.6%	214	74.5	74.5	69.6	60.0	64.7	64.8	65.2	53.3	54.9	57.8	81.5	85.2	83.3	83.3	83.3	87.0	92.6	81.5	87.0	87.0	$20,706	$314	$20,392
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2508 Utter St	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6413	187	11	16.9	24.6%	145 (77.5%)	2 (1.1%)	23 (12.3%)	7 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)								(n/a)			75.9	70.0	82.1	75.3	69.0	52.5	57.1	58.8	78.6	89.3	96.4	96.4	96.4	89.3	92.9	85.7	89.3	89.3	$22,437	$311	$22,126
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Cornwall Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6433	422	25	16.7	44.3%	269 (63.7%)	6 (1.4%)	88 (20.9%)	26 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	58.8	442^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	61.2%		58.8	450^th of 1160 public elementary schools	61.2%	8	69.0	69.0	51.5	47.1	63.8	53.6	47.0	42.3	53.5	47.2	84.3	88.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	92.9	88.6	88.6	88.6	$19,517	$363	$19,154
Sunnyland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 James St	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 676-6446	288	20	14.5	44.1%	170 (59.0%)	5 (1.7%)	65 (22.6%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.5%)	61.9	404^th of 1138 public elementary schools	64.5%		55.7	490^th of 1160 public elementary schools	57.8%	86	48.7	48.7	68.5	65.2	35.1	58.4	62.3	60.9	27.0	52.2	89.4	90.9	92.4	92.4	92.4	92.4	97.0	90.9	92.4	92.4	$20,783	$539	$20,244
Birchwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Pinewood Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6466	335	24	13.9	58.5%	134 (40.0%)	4 (1.2%)	152 (45.4%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.4%)	14.7	966^th of 1138 public elementary schools	15.1%		20.2	964^th of 1160 public elementary schools	16.9%	2	38.1	38.1	28.6	30.9	32.8	30.9	28.6	27.3	15.9	23.6	81.3	84.4	84.4	84.4	84.4	84.4	90.6	81.3	84.4	84.4	$20,255	$1,908	$18,347
Alderwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Hollywood Ave	Bellingham	98225	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6404	305	22	14.1	65.6%	149 (48.9%)	4 (1.3%)	113 (37.0%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.2%)	13.5	985^th of 1138 public elementary schools	13.4%		11.2	1074^th of 1160 public elementary schools	7.4%	89	37.5	37.5	6.4	38.9	32.5	26.2	10.9	26.4	20.0	19.4	74.2	75.8	82.3	82.3	82.3	77.4	85.5	75.8	77.4	77.4	$22,963	$2,161	$20,802
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Yew St	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Bellingham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 676-6440	348	24	14.3	49.4%	222 (63.8%)	11 (3.2%)	81 (23.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)	38.1	705^th of 1138 public elementary schools	38.0%		28.1	850^th of 1160 public elementary schools	26.7%	145	60.0	60.0	51.0	30.5	44.1	41.4	54.0	30.5	26.3	36.1	87.1	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	94.3	87.1	90.0	90.0	$20,422	$1,435	$18,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell Elementary School

What district is Lowell Elementary School in?

Bellingham School District

What schools do graduates of Lowell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lowell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairhaven Middle School
High : Sehome High School

Is Lowell Elementary School a good school?

Lowell Elementary School ranks 241^st of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lowell Elementary School?

Students at Lowell Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 338 students attended Lowell Elementary School.

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