- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellingham, WA
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Federal NCES profile for Visions (Seamar Youth Center), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530042002774
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Washington.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Bellingham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 11
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Visions (Seamar Youth Center) ranks #16 of 17 schools in Bellingham, WA.
School address
District: Bellingham School District · Washington
NCES ID 530042002774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-23.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530042002774 · Bellingham, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 53.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Squalicum High School (1,273 students)
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) shrank from 13 students in 2022-23 to 10 in 2023-24 (-23.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Squalicum High
Squalicum High School
1,273 students
- Bellingham Hig
Bellingham High School
1,165 students
- Sehome High Sc
Sehome High School
1,116 students
- Whatcom Middle
Whatcom Middle School
637 students
- Shuksan Middle
Shuksan Middle School
606 students
- This school 11
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
11 students
What this shows Visions (Seamar Youth Center) reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Visions (Seamar Youth Center) compares
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$17,886
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 45.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bellingham School District reports $17,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Visions (Seamar Youth Center) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squalicum High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bellingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sehome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Whatcom Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Shuksan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Visions (Seamar Youth Center)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
How many students attend Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bellingham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 10 (2023-24), down 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
53.8% of students at Visions (Seamar Youth Center) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
The largest demographic group at Visions (Seamar Youth Center) is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Bellingham, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Visions (Seamar Youth Center)?
Visions (Seamar Youth Center) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Visions (Seamar Youth Center) rank among schools in Bellingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Visions (Seamar Youth Center) ranks #16 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 Bellingham School District?
Besides Visions (Seamar Youth Center), Bellingham School District also operates Squalicum High School (1,273 students), Bellingham High School (1,165 students), and Sehome High School (1,116 students). See the Bellingham School District district page for the complete list.