Alderwood Elementary School vs Birchwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Birchwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Alderwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Birchwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 1,154 | #970 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #37993 of 50,301 | #34861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 30.8).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 65.6%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Birchwood Elementary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 305.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alderwood Elementary School better than Birchwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alderwood Elementary School and Birchwood Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderwood Elementary School: 305. Birchwood Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderwood Elementary School and Birchwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Alderwood Elementary School is 1036th of 1,154 and Birchwood Elementary School is 970th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).