How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mead School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MEAD, Washington | SEATTLE, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 10,320 | 51,238 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 107 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mead School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,899 | $25,927 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 72.3% | 50.6% |
| Local Revenue | 18.8% | 40.0% |
Mead School District
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Seattle School District No. 1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mead School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 42.6% |
| African American | 2.2% | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 12.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 32.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mead School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 31 | 124 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 541.6:1 | 408:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.3% | 9.4% |
School Types
Mead School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Seattle School District No. 1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.