Geneva Elementary School

geneva.bellinghamschools.org/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Geneva Elementary School is a public school located in the Geneva neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated on the eastern edge of the city near the shores of Lake Whatcom, the school is part of the Bellingham Public Schools district. It is known for its strong community atmosphere, reflecting the character of the surrounding residential area, and places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, Geneva Elementary focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting social-emotional learning and character development. The school benefits from its scenic location and often incorporates nature-based learning opportunities into its curriculum. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Bellingham community, the school strives to prepare its students for academic success and active citizenship as they transition to middle school.

432

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Geneva Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	46
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (74.9 %)
Two or More
47 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)676-6416
Website:	http://geneva.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 2

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 72