What grades does Columbia Elementary School serve?

Columbia Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Bellingham area.

Where is Columbia Elementary School located?

Columbia Elementary School is a urban school in Bellingham, WA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 15:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Bellingham, WA?

Schools in Bellingham include Columbia Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Bellingham area.

WAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Columbia Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham School District

Bellingham, WA 98225

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

210

Student:Teacher

15:1

Locale

Urban

District

Bellingham School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

26.7%

Phone

(360)676-6413

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.1:1

Better than average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

253

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

18.45

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.33000001

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,886

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,222

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,050

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 57%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$606,918

+0.6% 1yr+29.1% 5yr

Bellingham, WA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Uninsured residents

6.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,979

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,841

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

574 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

371 (20%)

Autism

263 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

247 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

87 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

39 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

187

Current enrollment

Declining(-38% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School has a total enrollment of 210 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Bellingham, WA.