Wade King Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bellingham, Washington 98229 · Bellingham School District
#420 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#14884 of 50,301 nationally
About Wade King Elementary School
Wade King Elementary School is a public elementary located in Bellingham, in the Bellingham School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 297 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 420th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 297.
There are 26 schools in Bellingham; Wade King Elementary School ranks 10th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wade King Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wade King Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sehome High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students · 3.0 km away
Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 3.1 km away
Kulshan Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students · 3.2 km away
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 3.5 km away
Lowell Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 4.3 km away
Geneva Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 4.5 km away
Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students · 4.5 km away
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 8–12
4 students · 5.0 km away
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students · 5.0 km away
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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298 students
Oroville Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
298 students
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
Satus Elementary
Wapato · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
298 students
Terrace Park Elementary
Mtlk Terrace · Public elementary · Grades K–6
295 students
Saint Helens Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wade King Elementary School a good school?
Wade King Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 64.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #420 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wade King Elementary School rank in Washington?
Wade King Elementary School ranks #420 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #14884 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wade King Elementary School?
Wade King Elementary School had 297 students in 2025.
Is Wade King Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wade King Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wade King Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wade King Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.