Lummi Nation Tribal School

2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226

297 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lummi Elementary School, located on the Lummi Nation reservation in Bellingham, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub dedicated to both academic excellence and the preservation of indigenous culture. Operating under the Lummi Nation School System, the school integrates standard state curricula with culturally responsive teaching, ensuring that students are grounded in their heritage while meeting modern educational benchmarks. The environment is designed to foster a strong sense of community and identity, emphasizing the values, language, and traditions of the Lummi people as central pillars of the learning experience.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an essential role in supporting the holistic development of its students. By focusing on small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Lummi Elementary prioritizes individual student success and social-emotional well-being. Through its commitment to "empowering learners for the future," the school bridges the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary skills, preparing its students to become confident, contributing members of both the Lummi Nation and the broader global community.

297

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lummi Nation Tribal School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	297

American Indian
297 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lummi Nation Tribal School
Phone:	(360)758-4300
Website:	http://www.lummi-k12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lummi Nation Tribal School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lummi Nation Tribal School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	45.1%
Male	163	54.9%

Elementary School K - 5th

Wade King Elementary School

Bellingham School District

297 Students

2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229 (9.8 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th