40th St
Bellingham, WA 98229

Unfortunately the principal at this institution is unresponsive to inquiring parents within the community. Sent several emails requesting information about process and was never directed or educated on what the next appropriate steps should be. The principal did respond asking several questions as follow up (which we answered promptly), then left us hanging even after multiple attempts to reengage. His singular response only occurred when we CC’d his staff. Ultimately his actions come across as a lack of professionalism and I’m certain many other communications from community members “slip through” the cracks.

The teachers are extremely rude and don't offer the students emotional physical or mental support. My daughter has come home crying many times due to the teachers being so mean.

In my very biased opinion, this is one of the top elementary schools in our area. The current school score is skewed. The equity score is based off extremely bad data unadjusted for statistical variables related to the covid years. Additionally, the Bellingham school district goes above and beyond and they are well funded not only from the State but also through additional voted property taxes. The citizenry of Bellingham prefer, as evidenced by the voting records, to pay additional taxes to ensure public schools have plenty. Renters also contribute to this increased property tax through higher rental rates, which increase each time the property taxes increase.