SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Silver Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 475 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Silver Beach Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Silver Beach Elementary School, located at 4101 Academy St in Bellingham, Washington, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Bellingham Public School District. Nestled near the shores of Lake Whatcom, the school is well-regarded for fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It draws students from the surrounding residential neighborhoods, benefiting from a strong sense of community engagement and active parental involvement that supports its educational initiatives.
The school is committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school and beyond, often focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while integrating arts and technology into the classroom experience. With its scenic location and focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, Silver Beach Elementary aims to cultivate curious, confident, and responsible learners. It maintains a reputation for being a student-centered institution where staff and families collaborate to ensure every child has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed.
For more information, contact Silver Beach Elementary School at (360) 676-6443 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bellingham, WA 98226-4498
(360) 676-6443
SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bellingham, WA with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bellingham School District
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SILVER BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Two or more races
- 11.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.