Clarkston School District

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Clarkston, Washington - 10 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Clarkston School District #157 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,653 per pupil, Clarkston School District ranks #239 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,518
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$16,653
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clarkston School District operates 10 public schools serving 2,518 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 combined, 2 high, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly 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 Asotin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,653 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 11.2% local, 68.7% state, and 20.1% 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 41/100, ranked #157 of 239 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.

a 455.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Discovery Virtual School, with a diversity index of 47.9/100.

Its largest campus is Charles Francis Adams High School, enrolling 670 students (27% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement, at 9 students, a 74x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Charles Francis Adams High School accounts for 26.6% of all Clarkston School District student enrollment

That concentration means Clarkston School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Clarkston School District school enrollment varies 74× across entities

Clarkston School District school enrollment ranges from 9 students (lowest) to 670 students (highest), a spread of 661 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

Clarkston School District reports 54.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Clarkston School District student-counselor ratio is 456:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clarkston School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — 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 Clarkston School District is typically wider than the Clarkston School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.1%
Federal
68.7%
State
11.2%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
157 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Clarkston School District.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 6.6%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 37.9/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Discovery Virtual School 47.9
  2. 2 Special Services 43.1
  3. 3 Lincoln Middle School 42.6
  4. 4 Parkway Elementary 41.6
  5. 5 Charles Francis Adams High School 39.8

Programs & Resources

455.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clarkston School District

School Enrollment
Charles Francis Adams High School
670
Heights Elementary
358
Lincoln Middle School
346
Parkway Elementary
330
Highland Elementary
290
Grantham Elementary
252
Discovery Virtual School
98
Educational Opportunity Center
88
Special Services
54
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
9

How Clarkston School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wahluke School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Quillayute Valley School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sequim School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Woodland School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Anacortes School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Clarkston 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 Clarkston School District?

Clarkston School District has 10 schools, including 2 high, 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined. Total enrollment is 2,518 students.

How much does Clarkston School District spend per student?

Clarkston School District spends $16,653 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #157 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Clarkston School District?

Clarkston School District students are 77.3% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clarkston School District?

Clarkston School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #157 out of 239 districts in Washington.