Wade King Elementary School

wadeking.bellinghamschools.org/

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wade King Elementary School, located in the peaceful Geneva neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bellingham Public School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school’s architecture and surrounding grounds provide a modern, welcoming environment that encourages both indoor classroom learning and outdoor engagement with the local natural landscape.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wade King is recognized for its emphasis on the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with traditional subjects to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and strong parental involvement, which helps organize enrichment activities, extracurricular clubs, and community-building events. With a dedicated staff and a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, Wade King Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Bellingham educational community.

297

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wade King Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
232 (78.4%)
Hispanic
32 (10.8%)
Two or More
17 (5.7%)
Asian
11 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6840
Website:	http://wadeking.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wade King Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wade King Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	48.8%
Male	151	50.8%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Meridian School District

208 Students

240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226 (9.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th