Wade King Elementary School
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades PK-5
499th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 57%· Stable
Wade King Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wade King Elementary School 499th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 58th in 2025.
Wade King Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 154 students tested
Wade King Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 315 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 77.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 9.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 7.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Wade King Elementary School
Typical home value $706K in zip 98229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wade King Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Happy Valley Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 1.9 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% - 7Lowell Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.7 mi away386th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 6Geneva Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.8 mi away470th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 42% - 3Roosevelt Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.5 mi away862nd of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 6Sunnyland Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.6 mi away513th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 9Silver Beach Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.7 mi away186th of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 7Columbia Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.9 mi away390th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wade King Elementary School in?
Wade King Elementary School is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Wade King Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wade King Elementary School 499th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wade King Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 4% (315 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wade King Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98229 is $706K 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.