Enrollment
208
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellingham, WA
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Parent Partnership Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530501003036
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Parent Partnership Program earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #24 of 30
- public schools in Bellingham · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Parent Partnership Program has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks #24 of 30 public schools in Bellingham, WA.
School address
District: Meridian School District · Washington
NCES ID 530501003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Parent Partnership Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Meridian Parent Partnership Program is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bellingham, Washington, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 69% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 208 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 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
The surrounding Meridian School District spends $15,650 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Meridian School District also operates Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students) and Meridian High School (534 students) alongside Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
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 Meridian Parent Partnership Program compares
Meridian Parent Partnership Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 85.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Meridian Parent Partnership Program is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian School District, which includes Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
$15,650
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 64.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 Meridian Parent Partnership Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Reither Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Meridian Impact Re-Engagement | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Parent Partnership Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~208 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Parent Partnership Program
How many students attend Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellingham, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Parent Partnership Program is 29.7:1, which is 69% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
12.0% of students at Meridian Parent Partnership Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Parent Partnership Program is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Bellingham, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Parent Partnership Program?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Meridian Parent Partnership Program rank among public schools in Bellingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Parent Partnership Program ranks #24 of 30 public 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 public schools in Bellingham on the city page.
Is Meridian Parent Partnership Program a good school?
Meridian Parent Partnership Program earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Meridian School District?
Besides Meridian Parent Partnership Program, Meridian School District also operates Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students), Meridian High School (534 students), and Meridian Middle School (350 students). See the Meridian School District district page for the complete list.
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