Lowell Elementary School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades PK-5
386th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 67%▼ Declining
Lowell Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 386th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Lowell Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 166 students tested
Lowell Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 308 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 72.4% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 13.6% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 8.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 1.6% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Lowell Elementary School
Typical home value $678K in zip 98225 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lowell Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Happy Valley Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 0.7 mi away558th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 2Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.2 mi away949th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 6Wade King Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.7 mi away499th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 49% - 7Columbia Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.7 mi away390th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 6Parkview Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.3 mi away526th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 6Sunnyland Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.3 mi away513th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 2Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.5 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 1Alderwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away1,065th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lowell Elementary School in?
Lowell Elementary School is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Lowell Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 386th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lowell Elementary School?
White 72%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 9%, Black 2% (308 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lowell Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98225 is $678K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.