Chimacum School District

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Chimacum, Washington - 4 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Chimacum School District #90 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,895 per pupil, Chimacum School District ranks #86 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

717
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$20,895
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chimacum School District operates 4 public schools serving 717 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,895 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.3% local, 58.5% state, and 16.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 57/100, ranked #90 of 239 in Washington against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 348.9:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.7% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Chimacum Creek Primary School, with a diversity index of 44.2/100.

Its largest campus is Chimacum Elementary School, enrolling 257 students (37% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Pi Program, at 49 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Chimacum Elementary School accounts for 35.8% of all Chimacum School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Chimacum School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Chimacum School District school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

Chimacum School District school enrollment ranges from 49 students (lowest) to 257 students (highest), a spread of 208 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Chimacum School District reports 50.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Chimacum School District student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Chimacum School District is typically wider than the Chimacum School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chimacum School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Chimacum School District is typically wider than the Chimacum School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
58.5%
State
25.3%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
90 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Chimacum School District.

White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 40.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Chimacum School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Chimacum Creek Primary School 44.2
  2. 2 Pi Program 40.4
  3. 3 Chimacum Junior/Senior High School 39.4
  4. 4 Chimacum Elementary School 37.4

Programs & Resources

2 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
348.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chimacum School District

School Enrollment
Chimacum Elementary School
257
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School
251
Chimacum Creek Primary School
147
Pi Program
49

How Chimacum School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Quilcene School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Orcas Island School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Spokane International Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Toutle Lake School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Chimacum School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chimacum School District?

Chimacum School District has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 3 combined. Total enrollment is 717 students.

How much does Chimacum School District spend per student?

Chimacum School District spends $20,895 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #90 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Chimacum School District?

Chimacum School District students are 75.7% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chimacum School District?

Chimacum School District has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #90 out of 239 districts in Washington.