Northern Heights Elementary Schl vs Sunnyland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Sunnyland Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Northern Heights Elementary Schl Bellingham, Washington | Sunnyland Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,154 | #516 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24549 of 50,301 | #17894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 50.9).
- •Sunnyland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Sunnyland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 44.1%).
- •Sunnyland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl is the larger school with 396 students compared with 288.
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 Northern Heights Elementary Schl better than Sunnyland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyland Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 50.9 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 Northern Heights Elementary Schl and Sunnyland Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl: 396. Sunnyland Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Heights Elementary Schl and Sunnyland Elementary School rank in Washington?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is 713th of 1,154 and Sunnyland Elementary School is 516th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).