- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellingham, WA
North Bell Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for North Bell Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530285003775
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bell Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Bellingham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bell Learning Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bell Learning Center ranks #15 of 17 schools in Bellingham, WA.
School address
District: Ferndale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530285003775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 530285003775 · Bellingham, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 21.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferndale High School (1,325 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 17 schools in Bellingham. Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
North Bell Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferndale High
Ferndale High School
1,325 students
- Vista Middle S
Vista Middle School
550 students
- Skyline Elemen 496
Skyline Elementary School
496 students
- Eagleridge Ele 457
Eagleridge Elementary
457 students
- Cascadia Eleme 440
Cascadia Elementary
440 students
- This school 127
North Bell Learning Center
127 students
What this shows North Bell Learning Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bell Learning Center compares
North Bell Learning Center vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,722
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
District finance for Ferndale School District reports $18,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bell Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagleridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascadia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bell Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bell Learning Center
How many students attend North Bell Learning Center?
North Bell Learning Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellingham, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bell Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bell Learning Center is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bell Learning Center?
52.8% of students at North Bell Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bell Learning Center?
North Bell Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Bell Learning Center rank among schools in Bellingham?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bell Learning Center ranks #15 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 Ferndale School District?
Besides North Bell Learning Center, Ferndale School District also operates Ferndale High School (1,325 students), Vista Middle School (550 students), and Skyline Elementary School (496 students). See the Ferndale School District district page for the complete list.