NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHL
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is a public elementary school that is part of the Bellingham School District school district, located in Bellingham, WA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Northern Heights Elementary Schl has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Northern Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the Silver Beach neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Bellingham Public School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to ensure students build a strong foundational knowledge in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.
Beyond the classroom, Northern Heights focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere through active parent and community involvement, often facilitated by a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, which help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. With its location in the Pacific Northwest, the school also benefits from the Bellingham community's emphasis on outdoor education and environmental awareness, integrating the local surroundings into the overall student experience.
For more information, contact Northern Heights Elementary Schl at (360) 738-8145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bellingham, WA 98226-1729
(360) 738-8145
NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHL is a public school in Bellingham, WA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bellingham School District
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 24.16
- 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 425 students
- White
- 59.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 11.5%
- Asian
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.