- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellingham, WA
Carl Cozier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Cozier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530042000101
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Cozier Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Bellingham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Cozier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Cozier Elementary School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Bellingham, WA.
School address
District: Bellingham School District · Washington
NCES ID 530042000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Carl Cozier Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 530042000101 · Bellingham, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Squalicum High School (1,273 students)
Carl Cozier Elementary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carl Cozier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Squalicum High
Squalicum High School
1,273 students
- Bellingham Hig
Bellingham High School
1,165 students
- Sehome High Sc
Sehome High School
1,116 students
- Whatcom Middle
Whatcom Middle School
637 students
- Shuksan Middle
Shuksan Middle School
606 students
- This school 325
Carl Cozier Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Carl Cozier Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Cozier Elementary School compares
Carl Cozier Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Carl Cozier Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellingham School District reports $17,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Cozier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squalicum High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sehome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whatcom Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shuksan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Cozier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Bellingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Geneva Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Standard public school
396 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Beach Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Cordata Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Cozier Elementary School
How many students attend Carl Cozier Elementary School?
Carl Cozier Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellingham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Cozier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Cozier Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Cozier Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Carl Cozier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Cozier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Cozier Elementary School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bellingham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Cozier Elementary School?
Carl Cozier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Cozier Elementary School rank among schools in Bellingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Cozier Elementary School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Bellingham, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellingham School District?
Besides Carl Cozier Elementary School, Bellingham School District also operates Squalicum High School (1,273 students), Bellingham High School (1,165 students), and Sehome High School (1,116 students). See the Bellingham School District district page for the complete list.