Columbia Elementary School

columbia.bellinghamschools.org/

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Columbia Elementary School, located in the Columbia neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bellingham Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and inclusive practices to support a diverse student body.

Situated on Utter Street, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a local hub for families. Columbia Elementary is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in enhancing the educational experience. The school strives to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere that prepares students for middle school success while encouraging curiosity and collaboration.

231

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
190 (82.3 %)
Hispanic
23 (10.0 %)
Two or More
11 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)676-6413
Website:	http://columbia.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 28

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50