How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Vancouver School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Federal Way, Washington | Vancouver, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 21,606 | 22,003 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 19.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Vancouver School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,898 | $17,999 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 61.3% |
| Local Revenue | 16.9% | 22.9% |
Federal Way School District
Federal State Local
Vancouver School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Federal Way School District | Vancouver School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.8% | 52.0% |
| African American | 15.7% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.8% | 4.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.4% | 44.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Federal Way School District | Vancouver School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 48 | 53 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 365.5:1 | 357.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 43.9% |
School Types
Federal Way School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 22
Vancouver School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
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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.