Columbia (Walla Walla) School District operates 3 public schools serving 734 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 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 776 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Walla Walla County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,918 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 27.7% local, 63.8% state, and 8.5% 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 $99,085 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #160 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 301:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.9% White, 41.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.
Columbia Elementary accounts for 47.3% of all Columbia (Walla Walla) School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Columbia (Walla Walla) School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District school enrollment ranges from 174 students (lowest) to 367 students (highest), a spread of 193 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
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 Variation between sub-units within Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is typically wider than the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — 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 Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is typically wider than the Columbia (Walla Walla) School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 734 students.
How much does Columbia (Walla Walla) School District spend per student?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District spends $18,918 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #160 in Washington.
What is the average teacher salary in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
The average teacher salary in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is $99,085 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Walla Walla County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District students are 54.9% White, 41.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?
Columbia (Walla Walla) School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #160 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.