Clarkston School District

CLARKSTON, Washington — 10 schools

2,518
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$16,847
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
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 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,495 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Asotin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,847 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.2% local, 68.7% state, and 20.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,485 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #138 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 455.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

Charles Francis Adams High School accounts for 26.9% of all Clarkston School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Clarkston School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 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 among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Clarkston School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.1%
Federal
68.7%
State
11.2%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
138 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Asotin County county, where this district is located.

$925
Studio/mo
$931
1 BR/mo
$1,220
2 BR/mo
$1,697
3 BR/mo
$2,037
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,485
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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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 other. Total enrollment is 2,518 students.

How much does Clarkston School District spend per student?

Clarkston School District spends $16,847 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #138 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Clarkston School District?

The average teacher salary in Clarkston School District is $90,485 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Clarkston School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Asotin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 44/100, ranking #138 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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