Birchwood Elementary School

birchwood.bellinghamschools.org/

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

369

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	150
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
160 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
150 (40.8 %)
Two or More
36 (9.8 %)
Asian
13 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6466
Website:	http://birchwood.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 46