Bellingham School District

District Spending

The Bellingham School District spends $9,188 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bellingham School District has 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bellingham School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Bellingham School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bellingham School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.