Enrollment
49
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chimacum, WA
Pi Program
Federal NCES profile for Pi Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530129002630
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pi Program earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chimacum · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pi Program has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pi Program ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chimacum, WA.
School address
District: Chimacum School District · Washington
NCES ID 530129002630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pi Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pi Program
Pi Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Chimacum, Washington, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 39% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 49 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.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chimacum's public schools, it stands alongside Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students): Pi Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 17.9:1).
Chimacum School District also operates Chimacum Elementary School (257 students) and Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students) alongside Pi 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 Pi Program compares
Pi 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 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 75.5%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Pi Program is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chimacum School District, which includes Pi Program.
$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 Pi Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimacum Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chimacum Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chimacum Creek Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pi Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chimacum
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~49 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pi Program
How many students attend Pi Program?
Pi Program has 49 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chimacum, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pi Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Pi Program is 24.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pi Program?
54.4% of students at Pi Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pi Program?
The largest demographic group at Pi Program is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Chimacum, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pi Program?
Pi Program has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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 Pi Program rank among public schools in Chimacum?
By Resource Investment Index, Pi Program ranks #2 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 Pi Program a good school?
Pi Program earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Pi Program, Chimacum School District also operates Chimacum Elementary School (257 students), Chimacum Junior/Senior High School (251 students), and Chimacum Creek Primary School (147 students). See the Chimacum School District district page for the complete list.
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