Chimacum School District

91 W Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325-7731
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 704 students in Chimacum School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Chimacum School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
704 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chimacum School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#209 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
41%
44%
53%
40-44%
49%
75%
84%
(2022-23)
43.8%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
76%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,071 is higher than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,653 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,071
$18,889
Spending / Student
$21,653
$19,341

Best Chimacum School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chimacum Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chimacum Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Gr: 2-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Pi Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Ness Corner Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Gr: PK-1 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Reengagement Program
Alternative School
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chimacum School District?
Chimacum School District manages 5 public schools serving 704 students.
What is the rank of Chimacum School District?
Chimacum School District is ranked #216 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chimacum School District?
76% of Chimacum School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chimacum School District?
Chimacum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Chimacum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,653 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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