Northern Heights Elementary Schl

Elementary No virtual instruction Bellingham, WA Grades PK–05 City: Small Bellingham, WA SchoolScore™ C (65.5)
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Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Bellingham, WA 98226
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (65.5)
396
Students
25.4
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(360)647-6820
Phone
http://northernheights.bellinghamschool…
Website

Northern Heights Elementary Schl is a public school administered by the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 396 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
396.0
State avg: 399.0
▼ 1% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.62:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
35.9%
State avg: 50.3%
▼ 29% better
School Details
School Name
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
NCESSCH ID
530042002939
State School ID
WA-37501-4571
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4000 Magrath Rd
City
Bellingham
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98226
County
Whatcom County
Metro Area
Bellingham, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
5302
State Leg. Upper
53040
State Leg. Lower
53040
Latitude
48.7866
Longitude
-122.419
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
396
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.4
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 142 35.9%
Not Applicable 99 25%
District Info
District Name
Bellingham School District
LEAID
5300420
State LEA ID
WA-37501
Phone
(360)676-6400
Website
http://bellinghamschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BELLINGHAM
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$256,084K
Federal Revenue
$27,364K
State Revenue
$145,804K
Local Revenue
$82,916K
Total Expenditure
$261,104K
Instruction Exp.
$130,336K
Support Services
$71,032K
Other Current Exp.
$6,355K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northern Heights Elementary Schl

1
Squalicum High School
Bellingham · High
0.2 mi
2
Silver Beach Elementary School
Bellingham · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Roosevelt Elementary School
Bellingham · Elementary
1.7 mi
4
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
BELLINGHAM · High
1.7 mi
5
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Bellingham · High
2 mi
6
Sunnyland Elementary School
Bellingham · Elementary
2.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northern Heights Elementary Schl, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northern Heights Elementary Schl?
396 students are enrolled at Northern Heights Elementary Schl, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northern Heights Elementary Schl have?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl has 25.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Northern Heights Elementary Schl serve?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl serves grades PK through 05.
Is Northern Heights Elementary Schl a charter school?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northern Heights Elementary Schl located in?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is located in the Bellingham, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Northern Heights Elementary Schl belong to?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is part of the Bellingham School District school district.
How much does Bellingham School District spend per student?
The Bellingham School District district spends approximately $659,353,535 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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