How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Valley School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Liberty Lake, Washington | Lacey, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 14,688 | 15,119 |
| Number of Schools | 32 | 24 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Valley School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,783 | $17,096 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 8.3% |
| State Revenue | 65.2% | 61.3% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 30.4% |
Central Valley School District
Federal State Local
North Thurston Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Valley School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.7% | 43.9% |
| African American | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 3.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 16.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.8% | 37.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Valley School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 41 | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.8:1 | 445.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 17.3% |
School Types
Central Valley School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
North Thurston Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.