How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Montesano School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MONTESANO, Washington | TACOMA, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 1,430 | 28,311 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 66 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Montesano School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,334 | $23,190 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 69.7% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 17.3% | 30.2% |
Montesano School District
Federal State Local
Tacoma School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Montesano School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 34.5% |
| African American | 0.7% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 17.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.3% | 48.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Montesano School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 84 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 349:1 | 328.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 57.2% |
School Types
Montesano School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tacoma School District
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.