How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Thurston Public Schools | Spokane School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LACEY, Washington | SPOKANE, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 15,119 | 28,714 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 63 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Thurston Public Schools | Spokane School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,649 | $24,487 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 17.5% |
| State Revenue | 61.3% | 60.3% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 22.2% |
North Thurston Public Schools
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Spokane School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Thurston Public Schools | Spokane School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 64.9% |
| African American | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.6% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Multiracial | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.4% | 56.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Thurston Public Schools | Spokane School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 54 | 84 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 455.9:1 | 336.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 19.0% |
School Types
North Thurston Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Spokane 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.