Very Good
#511 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 23% in state
Chimacum Elementary School
Elementary School · Chimacum School District · Chimacum, WA
An elementary school in Chimacum, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 278, Chimacum, WA 98325
- Math 37% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chimacum Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chimacum Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,414
Median home value
$468,000
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98325; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pi ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Sunfield Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chimacum School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chimacum Elementary School is listed in Chimacum School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chimacum Elementary School
Chimacum Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chimacum, WA, part of Chimacum School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chimacum Elementary School
What grades does Chimacum Elementary School serve?
Chimacum Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Chimacum Elementary School?
Chimacum Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chimacum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chimacum Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chimacum Elementary School rank in WA?
Chimacum Elementary School ranks #511 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chimacum Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chimacum Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chimacum Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chimacum Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chimacum Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chimacum Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chimacum Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chimacum Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chimacum Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Chimacum Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (360) 302-5855
- Area population (ZIP 98325)
- 1,654
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98325; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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