Beach Elem
Lummi Island, WA · Ferndale School District · Grades K-5
261st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
Beach Elem ranking
SchoolRow ranks Beach Elem 261st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 78th in 2025.
Beach Elem test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 17 students tested
Beach Elem students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 38 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 55.3% | ▼ 33.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 21.1% | ▲ 21.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 10.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 7.9% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Beach Elem
Typical home value $657K in zip 98262 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Beach Elem
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Alderwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.2 mi away1,065th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 21% - 7Lowell Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.6 mi away386th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 2Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.9 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 7Columbia Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.3 mi away390th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 6Happy Valley Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.3 mi away558th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 4Central ElementaryFerndale School District · 9.4 mi away710th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 1Cordata Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.8 mi away1,139th of 1,174
ELA 18% · Math 16% - 3Eagleridge ElementaryFerndale School District · 9.9 mi away883rd of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Beach Elem in?
Beach Elem is part of the Ferndale School District district in Lummi Island, Washington.
Is Beach Elem a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Beach Elem 261st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Beach Elem?
White 55%, American Indian 21%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 8% (38 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Beach Elem cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98262 is $657K 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.