How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Meridian School District | Nooksack Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellingham, Washington | Everson, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 1,816 | 1,912 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 19.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Meridian School District | Nooksack Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,219 | $17,753 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| State Revenue | 64.1% | 64.6% |
| Local Revenue | 22.5% | 25.0% |
Meridian School District
Federal State Local
Nooksack Valley School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Meridian School District | Nooksack Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 53.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 37.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 45.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Meridian School District | Nooksack Valley School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 295.7:1 | 259.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 41.1% |
School Types
Meridian School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Nooksack Valley School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.