Wade King Elementary School

Summary:

Wade King Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellingham School District, serving 346 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently performs above state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency, making it a standout in the region.

Wade King's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school's ELA proficiency rate of 54.19% exceeds the district's 56.23% and the state's 52.63%. In Math, Wade King's 52.9% proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district's 44.64% and the state's 41.68%. The school also shines in 5th-grade Science, with a 62.5% proficiency rate, well above the district's 61.48% and the state's 56.86%. Wade King's diverse student population, with 75.43% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 5.49% Asian, and 7.23% two or more races, is more racially diverse than nearby schools like Northern Heights Elementary (63.17% White) and Columbia Elementary (82.25% White).

While Wade King's overall performance is exceptional, the school faces some equity concerns. Its male students consistently outperform their female counterparts, and the school's special education students rank in the top 20% of Washington elementary schools. However, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 30% of Washington elementary schools in this category. This suggests that Wade King may need to focus on addressing the needs of its lower-income students to ensure equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2155 Yew Street Rd
       Bellingham, WA  98229-8812


(360) 676-6840

District: Bellingham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
442nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,289 Help


Students who attend Wade King Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairhaven Middle School
High:    Sehome High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wade King Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th 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 60.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wade King Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Bellingham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wade King Elementary School is $22,289, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Bellingham School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wade King Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wade King Elementary School 442nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Wade King 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 Wade King Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 83.32 121st 1088 88.9%
2011 87.59 88th 1092 91.9%
2012 83.91 115th 1097 89.5%
2013 84.03 117th 1106 89.4%
2015 83.99 143rd 1067 86.6%
2016 77.47 223rd 1053 78.8%
2017 76.42 238th 1056 77.5%
2018 61.19 406th 1054 61.5%
2019 60.36 446th 1130 60.5%
2021 75.08 258th 1107 76.7%
2022 55.63 473rd 1169 59.5%
2023 64.43 377th 1169 67.8%
2024 60.40 442nd 1168 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.74 297th 637 53.4%
2019 47.28 249th 566 56.0%
2021 73.48 32nd 158 79.7%
2022 73.97 73rd 478 84.7%
2023 72.57 56th 308 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 734th 835 12.1%
2019 23.73 829th 979 15.3%
2022 49.95 476th 1019 53.3%
2023 72.13 213th 1013 79.0%
2024 33.48 725th 1024 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 456th 1004 54.6%
2019 63.49 390th 1068 63.5%
2021 65.62 307th 1008 69.5%
2022 44.66 580th 1100 47.3%
2023 59.21 417th 1094 61.9%
2024 42.92 608th 1093 44.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.07 333rd 999 66.7%
2019 59.67 423rd 1075 60.7%
2021 81.56 179th 1025 82.5%
2022 63.41 373rd 1113 66.5%
2023 66.78 327th 1099 70.2%
2024 74.09 257th 1099 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wade King Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 410th 833 50.8%
2019 50.24 537th 1027 47.7%
2021 70.62 265th 943 71.9%
2022 49.80 509th 1031 50.6%
2023 60.86 384th 1011 62.0%
2024 53.07 468th 1009 53.6%
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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 parent
Thursday, November 26, 2015

Open Quote To many things to say. The most wonderful teachers.
PTA is such a big asset. Could not ask for a nicer principle in
Mrs Ficklin. Its make me smile from ear to ear to hear my children
speak Mandarin. Lots of after school programs. Thank you to all at Wade King. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wade King Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 280 3 19 8 0 n/a n/a 22 332
2010 337 13 29 19 4 n/a n/a 0 402
2011 339 11 32 17 6 0 0 0 405
2012 380 6 34 28 6 3 0 0 457
2013 356 5 26 40 5 0 33 0 465
2014 353 7 21 41 5 0 37 0 464
2015 348 7 23 40 3 1 30 0 452
2016 336 7 14 39 1 1 32 0 430
2017 322 8 22 31 0 0 36 0 419
2018 312 6 23 35 0 0 35 0 411
2019 308 8 23 41 0 0 32 0 412
2020 288 6 28 45 0 0 30 0 397
2021 238 4 23 35 2 0 29 2 333
2022 252 3 21 39 1 0 25 1 342
2023 261 2 19 36 3 0 25 0 346

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 Wade King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 332 n/a n/a 18.4
2010 402 17.7 22.7 21.1
2011 405 19.8 20.4 14.1
2012 457 21.6 21.0 20.4
2013 465 25.2 18.4 19.4
2014 464 n/a n/a 21.3
2015 452 31.0 14.5 18.1
2016 430 26.0 16.5 20.5
2017 419 25.5 16.3 18.6
2018 411 24.3 16.8 19.7
2019 412 24.3 16.9 19.4
2020 397 25.0 15.8 19.1
2021 333 24.8 13.4 18.6
2022 342 25.3 13.4 15.8
2023 346 24.5 14.1 24

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 Wade King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 332 n/a n/a 18.4
2010 402 17.7 22.7 21.1
2011 405 19.8 20.4 14.1
2012 457 21.6 21.0 20.4
2013 465 25.2 18.4 19.4
2014 464 n/a n/a 21.3
2015 452 31.0 14.5 18.1
2016 430 26.0 16.5 20.5
2017 419 25.5 16.3 18.6
2018 411 24.3 16.8 19.7
2019 412 24.3 16.9 19.4
2020 397 25.0 15.8 19.1
2021 333 24.8 13.4 18.6
2022 342 25.3 13.4 15.8
2023 346 24.5 14.1 24

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

Wade King Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.8%0.0%3.8%5.8%84.6%84.6%82.7%84.6%86.5%84.6%
201781.5%1.5%4.6%3.1%9.2%90.8%92.3%86.2%83.1%86.2%92.3%
201986.0%0.0%0.0%3.5%3.5%91.2%94.7%91.2%91.2%91.2%94.7%
202090.9%5.5%1.8%0.0%1.8%90.9%90.9%94.6%92.7%90.9%92.7%92.7%92.7%90.9%
202184.8%2.2%0.0%0.0%4.4%87.0%89.1%93.5%87.0%89.1%89.1%89.1%89.1%89.1%
202262.2%4.4%2.2%2.2%4.4%75.6%84.4%82.2%75.6%84.4%84.4%84.4%84.4%84.4%
202378.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.2%81.2%98.6%79.7%81.2%79.7%79.7%79.7%81.2%
202481.5%0.0%1.9%0.0%0.0%85.2%87.0%92.6%81.5%87.0%83.3%83.3%83.3%87.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Wade King Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.7%0.5%2.9%6.5%93.0%93.7%91.8%92.1%93.3%94.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $518 (3.5%) $14,401 (96.5%) $14,919
2020 $249 (2.2%) $11,196 (97.8%) $11,445
2021 $425 (2.0%) $20,833 (98.0%) $21,258
2022 $1,319 (5.9%) $20,970 (94.1%) $22,289

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wade King Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 446th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 377th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wade King Elementary School)6460.7
 3.3%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)5851.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellingham School District)5147.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wade King Elementary School)57.344.7
 12.6%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)51.946.8
 5%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)71.171.4
 0.4%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)49.351.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Bellingham School District)43.238.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Wade King Elementary School)69.767.9
 1.9%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)63.959.8
 4.2%
   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 (Wade King Elementary School)52.450.3
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Bellingham School District)46.945
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Wade King Elementary School)69.767.9
 1.9%
   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 Students412346
 16%
African American82
 75%
American Indian03
Asian2319
 17.4%
Hispanic4136
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White308261
 15.3%
Two or More Races3225
 21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%24%
 4.6%


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Students at Wade King Elementary School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Wade King Elementary School ranks 442nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Wade King Elementary School.

Students who attend Wade King Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairhaven Middle School
High : Sehome High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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