Happy Valley Elementary School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
Lowell Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary School Bellingham, Washington | Lowell Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,154 | #245 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #19060 of 50,301 | #8398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 455 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 58.7).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 45.5%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Happy Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 338.
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 Happy Valley Elementary School better than Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 58.7 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 Happy Valley Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary School: 455. Lowell Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Washington?
Happy Valley Elementary School is 556th of 1,154 and Lowell Elementary School is 245th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).