Beach Elem
Lummi Island, WA · Ferndale School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
261st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
3786 Centerview Road, Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360)383-9440NCES ID 530285000457Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 17 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 38 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 55.3% | ▼ 35.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 21.1% | ▲ 21.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 10.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 7.9% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $657K in zip 98262 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Beach Elem
- #1065Alderwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.2 mi away1,065th of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼25 · Math 21% ▼50Compare - #386Lowell Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.6 mi away386th of 1,174
ELA 57% ▲4 · Math 53% ▼18Compare - #994Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 8.9 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% ▼21 · Math 26% ▼45Compare - #390Columbia Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.3 mi away390th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲6 · Math 51% ▼20Compare - #558Happy Valley Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.3 mi away558th of 1,174
ELA 48% ▼5 · Math 47% ▼24Compare - #710Central ElementaryFerndale School District · 9.4 mi away710th of 1,174
ELA 45% ▼8 · Math 37% ▼34Compare - #1139Cordata Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 9.8 mi away1,139th of 1,174
ELA 18% ▼35 · Math 16% ▼55Compare - #883Eagleridge ElementaryFerndale School District · 9.9 mi away883rd of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼15 · Math 32% ▼39Compare
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.