Bellingham School District

District Overview
Located at 1985 Barkley Blvd in Bellingham, Washington, the Bellingham School District is an open, non-charter regular public school district serving a small city community setting within the greater Bellingham metro area. Operating across 25 designated schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Currently serving a total student body of 11,337, the district's enrollment includes 114 pre-kindergarten students, 874 kindergarteners, and a strong secondary presence culminating in 1,013 twelfth-grade students.

To effectively support its diverse student population—which includes 5,293 female students, 5,953 male students, and a rich demographic makeup—the district maintains a broad workforce context totaling 2,663.82 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated operational framework is anchored by 1,303.16 FTE teachers, 158.80 FTE instructional aides, and 1,201.86 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining daily school operations and student support services. Parents, students, and researchers looking to connect with the district can reach out via telephone at (360) 676-6400 or explore additional resources on their official website at bellinghamschools.org.
25
Total Schools
11,337
Total Students
1,303.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellingham School District
Demographic Student Count
White7,135
Hispanic2,302
Black171
Asian525
Two or More999
American Indian86
Pacific Islander28
  • White
    7,135 (63.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2,302 (20.5%)
  • Two or More
    999 (8.9%)
  • Asian
    525 (4.7%)
  • Black
    171 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    86 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    28 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bellingham School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle4
High6
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:25
Students:11,337*
Teachers (FTE):1,303.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.7
Schools in Bellingham School District
Found 25 Schools
No school records found.