Enrollment
18
Elementary
DISTRICT 198 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530531003025
Educational Resource Center
4888 DEMING RD, DEMING, WA 98244 · (360) 383-2012 · Whatcom County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY42-RURALSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
7 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Educational Resource Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Whatcom County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #1,252 of 1,268 | #41 of 42 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
18
-2 (-10%) vs 2020
-55% since 2010-11, when it was 40
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 10.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 39% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 2 | 15.5:1 | 55% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 52% (12) |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 50% (10) |
| 2017-18 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | 51% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 40 | 1 | 40.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Educational Resource Center.
About Educational Resource Center
Students in DEMING, Washington, attend Educational Resource Center, a very small elementary school. The school covers pre-K and reported 18 students in 2024-25. The school is 95% below the average for elementary schools in Washington.
Enrollment across the 7 schools in Mount Baker School District totals 1,580 students.
Of every 100 students at Educational Resource Center, about 72 are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 22% Hispanic and 6% Native American.
Staffing at Educational Resource Center comes to 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 9.0:1. Elementary schools in Washington average 17.3:1, 8.3 more students per teacher than here. Educational Resource Center counts 39% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
For Whatcom County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $81,784, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county has 78 public schools and about 27,779 students.
Measured in a straight line, Mount Baker Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from Educational Resource Center. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Educational Resource Center is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 18, down from 20 in 2020-21. The school's ratio dropped from 10.0:1 to 9.0:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Educational Resource Center community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Whatcom County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
230,503
Census ACS
Median income
$81,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
78
27,779 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mount Baker School District
- Mount Baker Senior HighHigh · 513 students
- Kendall ElementaryElementary · 317 students
- Harmony ElementaryElementary · 288 students
- Mount Baker Junior HighMiddle · 244 students
- Acme ElementaryElementary · 168 students
- Mount Baker AcademyCombined · 32 students
Other schools in DEMING
- Mount Baker Senior HighHigh · 513 students
- Mount Baker Junior HighMiddle · 244 students
- Mount Baker AcademyCombined · 32 students
Nearby schools
- Mount Baker Academy0.1 mi · 32
- Mount Baker Junior High0.1 mi · 244
- Mount Baker Senior High0.1 mi · 513
- Harmony Elementary4.9 mi · 288
- Kendall Elementary7.3 mi · 317
- Acme Elementary7.4 mi · 168
Frequently asked questions
About Educational Resource CenterHow many students attend Educational Resource Center?
Educational Resource Center enrolls approximately 18 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Educational Resource Center serve?
Educational Resource Center serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Educational Resource Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Educational Resource Center is approximately 9.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Educational Resource Center?
At Educational Resource Center, the student body is approximately 72% White, 22% Hispanic.
Who oversees Educational Resource Center?
Educational Resource Center is overseen by Mount Baker School District in Whatcom County.
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