Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2508 Utter St,  Bellingham, WA
Columbia Neighborhood
Bellingham School District
4.3
210 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Minh Nguyen
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
48.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
83.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
82.3%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2025
Such a caring environment for my kids to grow and learn! We are so happy with Columbia!
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1.0 parent
11/16/2023
They do not like outsiders if your not living in there community then they frown upon you. Theu are disrespectful and beyond rude. The front desk lady needs to be fired and a new lady brought in to be respectful and kind about outsiders. They also have no transportation no buses or vans.
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5.0 parent
3/18/2019
Wonderful community. Strong staff, wonderful kids! I have had 3 kids at the school and I have always had concerns addressed appropriately.
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5.0 parent
3/13/2018
We have had two children here, and have had exceptional experiences all around! From the front desk to the groundskeeper, the teachers to the principal, everyone cares, is kind, and puts children first.
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Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bellingham, WA and is served by the Bellingham School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 210 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Columbia Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $724,336. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whatcom Co Detention Center, Bellingham Re-Engagement Program, Meridian Impact Re-Engagement, and more. Learn more about what Bellingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia Elementary School.

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