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Geneva Elementary School

Summary:

Geneva Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham, Washington, serving 432 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington in academic achievement, with strong test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Geneva Elementary School's academic excellence is reflected in its statewide ranking, which has placed it in the top half of Washington elementary schools for several years. The school's performance is particularly impressive across different student subgroups, including Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to other elementary schools in the Bellingham area, such as Lowell Elementary, Parkview Elementary, and Silver Beach Elementary, Geneva Elementary School consistently ranks among the top performers.

The school's commitment to equity and inclusion is evident in its diverse student population, which includes a significant percentage of non-White students. Geneva Elementary School's strong academic performance across different subgroups suggests a focus on providing a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. While the school's funding and resources have fluctuated over the years, its consistent academic excellence is a testament to the dedication of its teachers, staff, and the broader Bellingham community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1401 Geneva St
       Bellingham, WA  98229-5218

(360) 676-6416

District: Bellingham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,092 Help


Students who attend Geneva Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kulshan Middle School
High:    Bellingham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.5%
Two or more races:
10.9%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Geneva Elementary School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bellingham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.5%), two or more races (10.9%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Geneva Elementary School is 16.5. 11 elementary schools in the Bellingham School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Geneva Elementary School is $17,092. 12 elementary schools in the Bellingham School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Geneva Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Geneva Elementary School 343rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Geneva Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bellingham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellingham School District 86th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Geneva Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.15 173rd 1026 83.1%
2005 73.00 241st 1031 76.6%
2006 67.97 290th 1051 72.4%
2007 69.48 288th 1069 73.1%
2008 70.53 283rd 1067 73.5%
2009 72.52 252nd 1072 76.5%
2010 60.47 411th 1088 62.2%
2011 70.71 283rd 1092 74.1%
2012 68.04 340th 1097 69.0%
2013 68.20 328th 1106 70.3%
2015 65.68 342nd 1067 67.9%
2016 61.56 407th 1053 61.3%
2017 55.56 474th 1056 55.1%
2018 59.91 419th 1054 60.2%
2019 48.50 599th 1130 47.0%
2021 67.21 330th 1107 70.2%
2022 48.80 580th 1169 50.4%
2023 56.12 478th 1169 59.1%
2024 67.63 343rd 1168 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 385th 637 39.6%
2024 59.64 113th 339 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 334th 835 60.0%
2019 36.28 678th 979 30.7%
2021 95.86 13th 854 98.5%
2022 52.00 445th 1019 56.3%
2023 61.67 329th 1013 67.5%
2024 63.43 322nd 1024 68.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 444th 1004 55.8%
2019 52.22 533rd 1068 50.1%
2021 48.20 481st 1008 52.3%
2022 46.38 562nd 1100 48.9%
2023 46.78 561st 1094 48.7%
2024 60.83 388th 1093 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.73 374th 999 62.6%
2019 46.83 586th 1075 45.5%
2021 77.39 219th 1025 78.6%
2022 50.17 517th 1113 53.5%
2023 62.10 380th 1099 65.4%
2024 72.68 276th 1099 74.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.25 60th 540 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Geneva Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.33 500th 833 40.0%
2019 37.06 714th 1027 30.5%
2021 62.47 330th 943 65.0%
2022 38.37 657th 1031 36.3%
2023 46.96 530th 1011 47.6%
2024 60.64 388th 1009 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, February 4, 2019

Open Quote Very good school. Amazing teachers. Also, they have a lovely pta. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Geneva Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 5 6 8 10 n/a n/a 0 349
1989 317 4 7 12 8 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 319 8 10 11 6 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 326 6 13 13 8 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 346 4 9 9 7 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 379 9 11 12 6 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 396 6 5 9 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 421 6 7 20 7 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 421 6 7 20 7 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 395 5 7 12 10 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 429 8 7 9 14 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 440 6 8 17 14 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 478 4 12 14 9 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 464 5 16 12 7 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 428 5 19 21 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 428 5 19 21 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 435 10 22 24 4 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 453 10 21 19 9 n/a n/a 3 515
2006 458 7 24 27 15 n/a n/a 17 548
2007 453 4 25 31 20 n/a n/a 20 553
2008 437 7 29 32 21 n/a n/a 31 557
2009 371 2 23 22 13 n/a n/a 28 459
2010 348 11 23 42 14 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 502 20 13 57 9 0 0 0 601
2012 334 10 5 42 3 2 0 0 396
2013 316 5 4 51 1 0 33 0 410
2014 344 12 4 44 1 0 30 0 435
2015 346 12 2 39 2 1 29 0 431
2016 373 7 4 36 6 0 25 0 451
2017 384 7 3 38 4 1 25 0 462
2018 386 8 4 40 4 3 20 0 465
2019 420 7 6 40 5 2 14 0 494
2020 412 8 3 45 4 2 15 0 489
2021 322 6 3 42 4 2 24 0 403
2022 339 5 3 46 3 1 35 1 433
2023 322 5 6 46 3 1 47 2 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Geneva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 15.0 23.2 0
1989 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1990 354 16.0 22.1 0
1991 366 17.5 20.9 n/a
1992 375 18.5 20.2 n/a
1993 417 20.0 20.9 n/a
1994 421 21.7 19.4 n/a
1995 461 22.5 20.5 n/a
1996 461 22.5 20.5 n/a
1997 429 22.5 19.1 n/a
1998 467 21.5 21.7 n/a
1999 485 23.5 20.6 n/a
2000 517 24.1 21.5 n/a
2001 504 25.6 19.7 n/a
2002 480 24.5 19.6 16.9
2003 480 24.5 19.6 16.9
2004 495 22.0 22.5 20.2
2005 515 22.5 22.9 17
2006 548 26.5 20.7 19.6
2007 553 26.5 20.9 19.3
2008 557 26.0 21.4 23.2
2009 459 26.0 17.7 22.3
2010 438 19.0 23.0 23.3
2011 601 28.2 21.2 21.3
2012 396 19.0 20.7 26
2013 410 20.1 20.3 26.1
2014 435 n/a n/a 27.1
2015 431 26.0 16.5 27.1
2016 451 24.0 18.7 28.4
2017 462 24.7 18.6 26.8
2018 465 24.5 18.9 25.2
2019 494 23.5 21.0 25.1
2020 489 24.7 19.7 25.8
2021 403 26.4 15.2 24.3
2022 433 24.8 17.4 23.3
2023 432 26.1 16.5 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Geneva Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 15.0 23.2 0
1989 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1990 354 16.0 22.1 0
1991 366 17.5 20.9 n/a
1992 375 18.5 20.2 n/a
1993 417 20.0 20.9 n/a
1994 421 21.7 19.4 n/a
1995 461 22.5 20.5 n/a
1996 461 22.5 20.5 n/a
1997 429 22.5 19.1 n/a
1998 467 21.5 21.7 n/a
1999 485 23.5 20.6 n/a
2000 517 24.1 21.5 n/a
2001 504 25.6 19.7 n/a
2002 480 24.5 19.6 16.9
2003 480 24.5 19.6 16.9
2004 495 22.0 22.5 20.2
2005 515 22.5 22.9 17
2006 548 26.5 20.7 19.6
2007 553 26.5 20.9 19.3
2008 557 26.0 21.4 23.2
2009 459 26.0 17.7 22.3
2010 438 19.0 23.0 23.3
2011 601 28.2 21.2 21.3
2012 396 19.0 20.7 26
2013 410 20.1 20.3 26.1
2014 435 n/a n/a 27.1
2015 431 26.0 16.5 27.1
2016 451 24.0 18.7 28.4
2017 462 24.7 18.6 26.8
2018 465 24.5 18.9 25.2
2019 494 23.5 21.0 25.1
2020 489 24.7 19.7 25.8
2021 403 26.4 15.2 24.3
2022 433 24.8 17.4 23.3
2023 432 26.1 16.5 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Geneva Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.6%0.0%1.4%4.2%84.7%90.3%88.9%87.5%88.9%90.3%
201785.5%0.0%0.0%11.3%1.6%88.7%90.3%93.6%85.5%90.3%90.3%
201981.9%0.0%0.0%9.7%6.9%91.7%91.7%90.3%83.3%90.3%91.7%
202084.6%3.1%0.0%0.0%1.5%89.2%92.3%92.3%90.8%92.3%90.8%90.8%90.8%92.3%
202178.8%3.5%0.0%0.0%1.2%81.2%81.2%85.9%80.0%81.2%84.7%84.7%84.7%81.2%
202260.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%63.4%67.6%77.5%69.0%67.6%70.4%70.4%70.4%67.6%
202387.1%2.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.9%92.9%90.6%91.8%92.9%94.1%94.1%94.1%92.9%
202487.2%2.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.4%88.4%96.5%89.5%88.4%90.7%90.7%90.7%88.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Geneva Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.3%0.2%0.2%9.8%92.9%94.0%92.1%91.9%93.3%93.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Geneva Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.6%) $11,771 (98.4%) $11,957
2020 $107 (1.4%) $7,656 (98.6%) $7,763
2021 $253 (1.4%) $17,312 (98.6%) $17,566
2022 $876 (5.1%) $16,217 (94.9%) $17,092

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Geneva Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 599th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 478th of 1169 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geneva Elementary School)65.355.4
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellingham School District)54.147.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Geneva Elementary School)43.451.8
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellingham School District)5147.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Geneva Elementary School)51.752.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellingham School District)5251.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Geneva Elementary School)47.750.7
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Bellingham School District)45.348.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Geneva Elementary School)63.458.3
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellingham School District)63.452.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Geneva Elementary School)45.736.1
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Bellingham School District)43.238.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Geneva Elementary School)63.456.9
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Bellingham School District)59.258.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Geneva Elementary School)59.855.3
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellingham School District)63.755.8
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Geneva Elementary School)45.745.7
 0%
   All Grades Math (Bellingham School District)46.945
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Geneva Elementary School)63.456.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Bellingham School District)60.459.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494432
 12.6%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian66
Hispanic4046
 15%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White420322
 23.3%
Two or More Races1447
 235.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%28.5%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Geneva Elementary School

Geneva Elementary School ranks 343rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Geneva Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kulshan Middle School
High : Bellingham High School

Students at Geneva Elementary School are 75% White, 11% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Geneva Elementary School.


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