Enrollment
257
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chimacum, WA
Chimacum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chimacum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530129000232
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chimacum Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chimacum · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chimacum Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chimacum Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chimacum, WA.
School address
District: Chimacum School District · Washington
NCES ID 530129000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chimacum Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chimacum Elementary School
Chimacum Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Chimacum, Washington, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #224, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chimacum School District also operates Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students) and Chimacum Creek Primary School (147 students) alongside Chimacum Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chimacum Elementary School compares
Chimacum Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Chimacum Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chimacum School District, which includes Chimacum Elementary School.
$19,508
Per student
+0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chimacum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimacum Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chimacum Creek Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pi Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chimacum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chimacum Elementary School
How many students attend Chimacum Elementary School?
Chimacum Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chimacum, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chimacum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chimacum Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chimacum Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Chimacum Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chimacum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chimacum Elementary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Chimacum, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chimacum Elementary School?
Chimacum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chimacum Elementary School rank among public schools in Chimacum?
By Resource Investment Index, Chimacum Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chimacum, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chimacum on the city page.
Is Chimacum Elementary School a good school?
Chimacum Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chimacum School District?
Besides Chimacum Elementary School, Chimacum School District also operates Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students), Chimacum Creek Primary School (147 students), and Pi Program (49 students). See the Chimacum School District district page for the complete list.
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