- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Chimacum Elementary School grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530129000232 · Chimacum, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 19.8:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students)
Chimacum Elementary School grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Chimacum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chimacum Elementary School
257 students
- Chimacum Junio
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School
251 students
- Chimacum Creek
Chimacum Creek Primary School
147 students
- Pi Program 49
Pi Program
49 students
What this shows Chimacum Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chimacum Elementary School compares
Chimacum 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Chimacum School District reports $20,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.