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Cordata Elementary School vs. Alderwood Elementary School

Should you attend Cordata Elementary School or Alderwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cordata Elementary School
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alderwood Elementary School
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cordata Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alderwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
353 students
282 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cordata Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alderwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cordata Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alderwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cordata Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alderwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cordata Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alderwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellingham School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2060 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1629 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cordata Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alderwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cordata Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alderwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cordata Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alderwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellingham School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cordata Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alderwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
10
Kindergarten Students
82
60
Grade 1 Students
48
38
Grade 2 Students
57
52
Grade 3 Students
49
41
Grade 4 Students
50
41
Grade 5 Students
47
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
18%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cordata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellingham School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cordata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cordata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cordata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellingham School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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