How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bellingham School District | Meridian School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellingham, Washington | Bellingham, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 11,614 | 1,816 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 19.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bellingham School District | Meridian School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,886 | $16,219 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| State Revenue | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Local Revenue | 30.7% | 22.5% |
Bellingham School District
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Meridian School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bellingham School District | Meridian School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 62.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.6% | 33.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bellingham School District | Meridian School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 66 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 353:1 | 295.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 33.8% |
School Types
Bellingham School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Meridian School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.