Meridian School District

District Overview
Located at 214 W. Laurel Road in Bellingham, Washington, the Meridian School District is an active, traditional public school district nestled in the rural fringe of the greater Bellingham metropolitan region. Serving a student body of 1,904 learners across six operational campuses, the district delivers a complete pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade continuum. Designed to foster strong academic foundations in a community-centered environment, Meridian provides an accessible, fully functioning educational pathway that caters to young learners beginning their school journey through graduating high school seniors.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a robust operational foundation backed by a total workforce of approximately 426 full-time equivalent staff members. Daily learning is anchored by a teaching corps of roughly 206 full-time equivalent educators, working alongside nearly 22 instructional aides who provide tailored classroom support. An additional 198 support staff personnel—covering essential operational, administrative, and student services—ensure that the district functions smoothly. This dedicated balance of instructional faculty and specialized support staff creates a well-resourced environment tailored to meet the educational and developmental needs of the local community.
6
Total Schools
1,904
Total Students
206.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,173
Hispanic440
Black18
Asian119
Two or More133
American Indian16
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    1,173 (61.6%)
  • Hispanic
    440 (23.1%)
  • Two or More
    133 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    119 (6.3%)
  • Black
    18 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    16 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Meridian School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
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:6
Students:1,904*
Teachers (FTE):206.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2
Schools in Meridian School District
Found 6 Schools