Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cordata Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cordata Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Cordata Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordata Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2079 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordata Elementary School's ranking?
Cordata Elementary School is ranked #2079 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cordata Elementary School often compared to?
Cordata Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cordata Elementary School?
353 students attend Cordata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cordata Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordata Elementary School?
Cordata Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cordata Elementary School offer ?
Cordata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cordata Elementary School part of?
Cordata Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.
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