Isom Elementary School
Lynden, WA · Lynden School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, fringe
353rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
8461 BENSON RD, Lynden, WA 98264
(360)354-1992NCES ID 530462002260Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Isom Elementary School 353rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 212 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 414 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1989, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 61.8% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 27.8% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 5.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1989. 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 $627K in zip 98264 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 Isom Elementary School
- #700Fisher Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 0.4 mi away700th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▼17 · Math 39% ▼13Compare - #348Vossbeck Elementary SchoolLynden School District · 1.9 mi away348th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▼5 · Math 58% ▲6Compare - #589Everson ElementaryNooksack Valley School District · 5.5 mi away589th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▼11 · Math 43% ▼9Compare - #737Irene Reither Elementary SchoolMeridian School District · 5.9 mi away737th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼21 · Math 40% ▼12Compare - #583Meridian Parent Partnership ProgramMeridian School District · 6.6 mi away583rd of 1,174
ELA 55% ▼6 · Math 38% ▼14Compare - #492Nooksack ElementaryNooksack Valley School District · 7.4 mi away492nd of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼12 · Math 52% =Compare - #704Custer ElemFerndale School District · 8.1 mi away704th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼21 · Math 43% ▼9Compare - #724Skyline Elementary SchoolFerndale School District · 8.7 mi away724th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼20 · Math 40% ▼12Compare
What school district is Isom Elementary School in?
Isom Elementary School is part of the Lynden School District district in Lynden, Washington.
Is Isom Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Isom Elementary School 353rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Isom Elementary School?
White 62%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 4% (414 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Isom Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98264 is $627K 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.