Birchwood Elementary School vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Parkview Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Parkview Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #970 of 1,154 | #580 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #34861 of 50,301 | #19808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 35.6).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Parkview Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 335.
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkview Elementary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 35.6 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 335. Parkview Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School rank in Washington?
Birchwood Elementary School is 970th of 1,154 and Parkview Elementary School is 580th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).