Battle Ground School District

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Battle Ground, Washington - 21 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Battle Ground School District #200 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,681 per pupil, Battle Ground School District ranks #237 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

12,393
Total Enrollment
21
Schools
$15,681
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Battle Ground School District operates 21 public schools serving 12,393 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 combined, 7 elementary, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Clark County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,681 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 20.9% local, 67.8% state, and 11.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #200 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 21 schools offering Advanced Placement (28 AP courses district-wide), a 547.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.1% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Laurin Middle School, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.

Its largest campus is Battle Ground High School, enrolling 1,759 students (14% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Daybreak Youth Services, at 12 students, a 147x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Battle Ground School District school enrollment varies 147× across entities

Battle Ground School District school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 1,759 students (highest), a spread of 1,747 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Battle Ground School District student-counselor ratio is 548:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Battle Ground School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Battle Ground School District is typically wider than the Battle Ground School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.3%
Federal
67.8%
State
20.9%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
200 / 238
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 21 schools in Battle Ground School District.

White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 6.0%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 38.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Battle Ground School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Laurin Middle School 54.8
  2. 2 Pleasant Valley Middle 54.2
  3. 3 Prairie High School 54.0
  4. 4 Pleasant Valley Primary 53.8
  5. 5 Glenwood Heights Primary 52.8

Programs & Resources

4 / 21
Schools with AP
28 AP courses total
547.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Battle Ground School District

School Enrollment
Battle Ground High School
1,759
Prairie High School
1,502
Homelink River
901
Yacolt Primary
747
Laurin Middle School
745
Captain Strong
649
Glenwood Heights Primary
638
Pleasant Valley Primary
591
Daybreak Primary
548
Tukes Valley Primary
546
Chief Umtuch Middle
522
Cam Academy
510
Amboy Middle School
500
Maple Grove Primary
497
Daybreak Middle
480
Tukes Valley Middle School
449
Pleasant Valley Middle
447
Summit View High School
319
Open Doors Battle Ground
47
Preschool Infant Other
41
Daybreak Youth Services
12

How Battle Ground School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clover Park School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bellingham School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Central Kitsap School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Richland School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Battle Ground School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Battle Ground School District?

Battle Ground School District has 21 schools, including 3 high, 11 combined, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,393 students.

How much does Battle Ground School District spend per student?

Battle Ground School District spends $15,681 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #200 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Battle Ground School District?

Battle Ground School District students are 76.1% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 21 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Battle Ground School District?

Battle Ground School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #200 out of 238 districts in Washington.