Finance
Whatcom Middle School — Finance
Per-pupil expenditure breakdown for Whatcom Middle School in Bellingham, Washington, sourced from ESSA school-level finance reporting.
Total Per-Pupil Spending
$18k
2023-24 · membership 628
Federal share$320
State + local$17,522
WA state avg$26,644
Per-Pupil Expenditure (2023-24)
Federal vs state/local breakdown — ESSA school-level finance
$17,842
Total per pupil
State avg: $26,644 (-33%)
$17,522
State + local per pupil
$320
Federal per pupil
628
Student membership (FTE)
School vs Central-office Expenditure
| Component | Federal | State + local |
|---|---|---|
| School-level | $201,085 | $11,000,375 |
| Central / district | — | — |
Source: school_essa_ppe (ESSA per-pupil expenditure file). Federal share captures Title I, IDEA and other federal program dollars.