Crescent School District

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Joyce, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Crescent School District #77 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,327 per pupil, Crescent School District ranks #88 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

336
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,327
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crescent School District operates 2 public schools serving 336 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Clallam County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,327 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 12.2% local, 69.7% state, and 18.0% 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 59/100, ranked #77 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.8% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Crescent School, enrolling 228 students (61% of the district's total enrollment).

Crescent School accounts for 61.3% of all Crescent School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Crescent School District a distant remainder — means Crescent School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Crescent School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — 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 Crescent School District is typically wider than the Crescent 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?

18.0%
Federal
69.7%
State
12.2%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
77 / 238
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 2 schools in Crescent School District.

White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Multiracial 6.4%
Other 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Crescent School District

School Enrollment
Crescent School
228
Olympic Peninsula Homeconnection
144

How Crescent School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Entiat School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mccleary School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Oakville School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rainier Prep Charter School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Crescent 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 Crescent School District?

Crescent School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 336 students.

How much does Crescent School District spend per student?

Crescent School District spends $19,327 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #77 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Crescent School District?

Crescent School District students are 81.8% White, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crescent School District?

Crescent School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #77 out of 238 districts in Washington.