Conway School District

MOUNT VERNON, Washington — 1 schools

444
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,989
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Conway School District operates 1 public schools serving 444 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 421 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Skagit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,989 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 24.6% local, 65.5% state, and 9.8% 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 $95,530 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #220 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 421:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 4.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Conway School District 317 accounts for 100.0% of all Conway School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Conway 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.

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

Conway School District student-counselor ratio is 421:1 — 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

Conway School District chronic absenteeism rate is 4.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
65.5%
State
24.6%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
220 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,186
Studio/mo
$1,311
1 BR/mo
$1,720
2 BR/mo
$2,392
3 BR/mo
$2,599
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,530
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 1 schools in Conway School District.

White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

421:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
4.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Conway School District

School Enrollment
Conway School District 317
421

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Conway School District?

Conway School District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 444 students.

How much does Conway School District spend per student?

Conway School District spends $16,989 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #220 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Conway School District?

The average teacher salary in Conway School District is $95,530 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Conway School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Conway School District?

Conway School District students are 81.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Conway School District?

Conway School District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #220 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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