Carl Cozier Elementary School

carlcozier.bellinghamschools.org/

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carl Cozier Elementary School, located in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham, Washington, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in grades K–5. As part of the Bellingham Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, often highlighted by active family involvement and a dedicated teaching staff focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carl Cozier offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the educational experience, including specialized instruction and opportunities for student engagement in arts and extracurricular activities. The school's location near the historic Fairhaven district provides a unique setting that is frequently integrated into community-centered school events. With a focus on the district’s "whole child" philosophy, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of the Bellingham community.

321

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Cozier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	65
Black	6
Asian	11
Two or More	31
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
198 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
65 (20.2 %)
Two or More
31 (9.7 %)
Asian
11 (3.4 %)
American Indian
7 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6410
Website:	http://carlcozier.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 41