BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birchwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Birchwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Birchwood Elementary School is a public school located in the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Bellingham Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school actively encourages community engagement and emphasizes a "whole-child" approach to education, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The campus at 3200 Pinewood Ave serves as a central hub for local families, often integrating its natural surroundings into the learning experience. Birchwood is characterized by a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty that utilizes collaborative teaching practices to meet the unique needs of every learner. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on equity and accessibility, Birchwood Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where all students feel a sense of belonging and empowerment within the Bellingham community.

For more information, contact Birchwood Elementary School at (360) 676-6446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1436
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BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bellingham, WA with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
337
Teachers:
22.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 337 students

White
44.5%
Hispanic/Latino
41.5%
Two or more races
8.0%
Asian
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.