- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Meridian Parent Partnership Program held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530501003036 · Bellingham, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 29.7:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students)
Meridian Parent Partnership Program held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.4 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meridian Parent Partnership Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irene Reither
Irene Reither Elementary School
765 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
534 students
- Meridian Middl
Meridian Middle School
350 students
- This school 208
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
208 students
- Meridian Speci 26
Meridian Special Programs
26 students
- Meridian Impac 21
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
21 students
What this shows Meridian Parent Partnership Program reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Parent Partnership Program compares
Meridian Parent Partnership Program held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Meridian School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.