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Isom Elementary School

Summary:

Isom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lynden, Washington, serving 424 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lynden School District, which is ranked 103 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Isom Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with overall ELA proficiency of 52.48% compared to the district's 51.95% and the state's 52.63%. In Math, Isom's proficiency was 54.95% compared to the district's 39.28% and the state's 41.68%. The school also serves a higher percentage of White students (64.39%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. While Isom's special education performance has fluctuated, the school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating consistent high performance.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Vossbeck Elementary and Fisher Elementary in the Lynden School District, Isom Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in Math. However, some schools have shown stronger performance in certain areas, like English Language Arts. Additionally, Isom's fluctuating free and reduced-lunch rates, from 19.9% to 44.1%, suggest the school serves a diverse socioeconomic population and may benefit from a closer examination of support for students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8461 Benson Rd
       Lynden, WA  98264

(360) 354-1992

District: Lynden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,032 Help


Students who attend Isom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lynden Middle School
High:    Lynden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
Hispanic:
25.9%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Isom Elementary School ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lynden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Isom Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lynden School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), Hispanic (25.9%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lynden School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Isom Elementary School is 15.1. 1 elementary schools in the Lynden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Isom Elementary School is $20,032. 1 elementary schools in the Lynden School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Isom Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Isom Elementary School 447th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Isom Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lynden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynden School District 103rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Isom Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.52 311th 1026 69.7%
2005 61.49 390th 1031 62.2%
2006 59.58 423rd 1051 59.8%
2007 76.32 192nd 1069 82.0%
2008 73.27 240th 1067 77.5%
2009 73.79 237th 1072 77.9%
2010 67.53 313th 1088 71.2%
2011 79.33 163rd 1092 85.1%
2012 79.40 162nd 1097 85.2%
2013 81.49 152nd 1106 86.3%
2015 79.53 190th 1067 82.2%
2016 78.33 210th 1053 80.1%
2017 63.75 392nd 1056 62.9%
2018 54.87 479th 1054 54.6%
2019 49.23 592nd 1130 47.6%
2021 66.01 342nd 1107 69.1%
2022 65.81 370th 1169 68.3%
2023 59.05 454th 1169 61.2%
2024 59.72 447th 1168 61.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.08 124th 248 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.30 446th 637 30.0%
2019 34.61 360th 566 36.4%
2022 54.58 161st 478 66.3%
2023 24.86 257th 308 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 581st 835 30.4%
2019 34.34 703rd 979 28.2%
2021 60.72 260th 854 69.6%
2022 64.12 287th 1019 71.8%
2023 56.92 393rd 1013 61.2%
2024 52.46 471st 1024 54.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.28 346th 1004 65.5%
2019 58.21 457th 1068 57.2%
2021 60.78 363rd 1008 64.0%
2022 61.76 390th 1100 64.5%
2023 58.56 421st 1094 61.5%
2024 57.97 425th 1093 61.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.94 610th 999 38.9%
2019 40.92 660th 1075 38.6%
2021 67.45 301st 1025 70.6%
2022 68.07 327th 1113 70.6%
2023 57.48 431st 1099 60.8%
2024 60.12 415th 1099 62.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.15 406th 697 41.8%
2021 55.72 154th 501 69.3%
2022 58.83 214th 694 69.2%
2023 37.73 410th 633 35.2%
2024 64.75 201st 651 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Isom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 425th 833 49.0%
2019 43.91 625th 1027 39.1%
2021 74.46 214th 943 77.3%
2022 69.03 306th 1031 70.3%
2023 64.93 341st 1011 66.3%
2024 61.39 381st 1009 62.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Isom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 406 3 8 40 5 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 413 2 14 61 7 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 437 4 15 68 5 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 437 1 8 61 9 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 440 2 10 64 7 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 451 2 15 63 8 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 451 2 15 63 8 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 478 1 22 69 12 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 359 6 13 49 7 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 372 3 10 46 8 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 348 3 10 55 6 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 319 2 9 55 9 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 301 3 10 58 6 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 301 3 10 58 6 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 292 2 10 72 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 279 4 9 88 5 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 286 2 5 92 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 293 5 7 73 8 n/a n/a 2 388
2008 275 8 9 84 7 n/a n/a 3 386
2009 280 5 7 90 5 n/a n/a 6 393
2010 275 10 9 69 5 n/a n/a 4 372
2011 278 5 5 64 2 0 22 0 376
2012 310 7 6 69 1 0 20 0 413
2013 312 7 6 63 0 0 18 0 406
2014 297 7 5 79 0 0 17 0 405
2015 305 6 11 97 1 0 12 0 432
2016 335 7 17 113 4 0 16 0 492
2017 363 8 14 120 5 0 19 0 529
2018 341 6 16 128 9 0 15 0 515
2019 348 4 19 119 8 0 15 0 513
2020 359 4 21 122 6 0 19 0 531
2021 246 2 18 111 5 0 13 0 395
2022 265 4 14 104 2 0 18 0 407
2023 273 4 16 110 0 0 21 0 424

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 Isom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 462 20.3 22.7 0
1991 497 21.8 22.7 n/a
1992 529 21.2 24.9 n/a
1993 516 24.3 21.2 n/a
1994 523 24.3 21.5 n/a
1995 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1996 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1997 582 27.3 21.3 n/a
1998 434 20.7 21.0 n/a
1999 439 20.6 21.3 n/a
2000 422 21.5 19.6 n/a
2001 394 20.0 19.7 n/a
2002 378 21.2 17.8 40.5
2003 378 21.2 17.8 40.5
2004 378 21.0 18.0 39.2
2005 385 21.4 18.0 47.5
2006 389 21.5 18.1 39.1
2007 388 21.5 18.0 26.4
2008 386 21.0 18.4 32.9
2009 393 21.0 18.7 34.6
2010 372 20.0 18.6 35.6
2011 376 19.5 19.2 30.3
2012 413 19.9 20.7 32.2
2013 406 19.5 20.8 31.3
2014 405 n/a n/a 31.1
2015 432 26.0 16.6 32.2
2016 492 26.0 18.9 37.4
2017 529 29.4 17.9 35.9
2018 515 30.7 16.7 31.8
2019 513 29.8 17.2 27.5
2020 531 31.8 16.6 30.9
2021 395 28.5 13.8 29.9
2022 407 29.4 13.8 19.9
2023 424 28.0 15.1 44.1

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 Isom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 462 20.3 22.7 0
1991 497 21.8 22.7 n/a
1992 529 21.2 24.9 n/a
1993 516 24.3 21.2 n/a
1994 523 24.3 21.5 n/a
1995 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1996 539 25.3 21.3 n/a
1997 582 27.3 21.3 n/a
1998 434 20.7 21.0 n/a
1999 439 20.6 21.3 n/a
2000 422 21.5 19.6 n/a
2001 394 20.0 19.7 n/a
2002 378 21.2 17.8 40.5
2003 378 21.2 17.8 40.5
2004 378 21.0 18.0 39.2
2005 385 21.4 18.0 47.5
2006 389 21.5 18.1 39.1
2007 388 21.5 18.0 26.4
2008 386 21.0 18.4 32.9
2009 393 21.0 18.7 34.6
2010 372 20.0 18.6 35.6
2011 376 19.5 19.2 30.3
2012 413 19.9 20.7 32.2
2013 406 19.5 20.8 31.3
2014 405 n/a n/a 31.1
2015 432 26.0 16.6 32.2
2016 492 26.0 18.9 37.4
2017 529 29.4 17.9 35.9
2018 515 30.7 16.7 31.8
2019 513 29.8 17.2 27.5
2020 531 31.8 16.6 30.9
2021 395 28.5 13.8 29.9
2022 407 29.4 13.8 19.9
2023 424 28.0 15.1 44.1

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

Isom Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201674.1%0.0%0.0%3.5%85.9%88.2%85.9%84.7%83.5%88.2%
201781.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.2%85.7%84.6%89.0%82.4%82.4%84.6%
201876.3%0.0%1.3%0.0%1.3%82.5%81.3%86.3%81.3%82.5%81.3%
201977.9%0.0%0.0%1.3%6.5%83.1%87.0%92.2%81.8%83.1%87.0%
202083.3%1.0%1.0%4.2%5.2%91.7%92.7%88.5%90.6%92.7%94.8%94.8%94.8%92.7%
202191.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.5%91.2%93.0%94.7%93.0%93.0%94.7%94.7%94.7%93.0%
202285.0%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%90.0%88.3%90.0%88.3%88.3%91.7%91.7%91.7%88.3%
202382.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%84.4%84.4%85.9%84.4%84.4%87.5%87.5%87.5%84.4%
202488.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.5%89.8%96.6%91.5%89.8%91.5%91.5%91.5%89.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.4%0.0%0.8%4.2%95.8%96.2%96.2%95.8%96.4%96.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $479 (3.9%) $11,936 (96.1%) $12,415
2020 $250 (2.2%) $10,873 (97.8%) $11,123
2021 $510 (2.9%) $16,824 (97.1%) $17,334
2022 $1,470 (7.3%) $18,562 (92.7%) $20,032

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Isom Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 592nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 454th of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Isom Elementary School)57.652.6
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)56.245.7
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Isom Elementary School)53.852
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Lynden School District)55.247.4
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Isom Elementary School)57.745.7
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)59.149.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Isom Elementary School)61.955.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lynden School District)57.849.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Isom Elementary School)56.161.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)53.447.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Isom Elementary School)45.545.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lynden School District)3926.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Isom Elementary School)51.558.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Lynden School District)45.344.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Isom Elementary School)57.353.3
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lynden School District)61.952.5
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Isom Elementary School)54.751.2
 3.5%
   All Grades Math (Lynden School District)50.936.8
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Isom Elementary School)51.558.8
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Lynden School District)49.149.5
 0.3%
   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 Students513424
 17.3%
African American44
American Indian80
 100%
Asian1916
 15.8%
Hispanic119110
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White348273
 21.6%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%44.1%
 16.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Isom Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Isom Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lynden Middle School
High : Lynden High School

Isom Elementary School ranks 447th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Isom Elementary School are 64% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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