Bellingham Student Enrollment
| Year | Number Students |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 3462 |
| 1971 | 3638 |
| 1972 | 3747 |
| 1973 | 4132 (First year of kindergarten) |
| 1974 | 4532 |
| 1975 | 4496 |
| 1976 | 4496 |
| 1977 | 4150 |
| 1978 | 3981 |
| 1979 | 3589 |
| 1980 | 3353 |
| 1981 | 3265 |
| 1982 | 3043 |
| 1983 | 2867 |
| 1984 | 2746 |
| 1985 | 2577 |
| 1986 | 2462 |
| 1987 | 2395 |
SOURCE: Bellingham Annual Reports, Reports of the Superintendent, 1970 through 1987.