Granite Falls School District

Granite Falls, Washington — 6 schools

2,326
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$17,816
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Granite Falls School District operates 6 public schools serving 2,326 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,355 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Snohomish County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,816 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 25.0% local, 67.3% state, and 7.7% 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 $99,596 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #180 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 501.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Granite Falls High School accounts for 26.1% of all Granite Falls School District student enrollment

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

Granite Falls School District school enrollment varies 13× across entities

Granite Falls School District school enrollment ranges from 47 students (lowest) to 614 students (highest), a spread of 567 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Granite Falls School District student-counselor ratio is 501:1 — 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

Granite Falls School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.3% — 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 Granite Falls School District is typically wider than the Granite Falls 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?

7.7%
Federal
67.3%
State
25.0%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
180 / 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 Snohomish County county, where this district is located.

$2,074
Studio/mo
$2,146
1 BR/mo
$2,501
2 BR/mo
$3,272
3 BR/mo
$3,847
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$99,596
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 6 schools in Granite Falls School District.

White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
501.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Granite Falls School District

School Enrollment
Granite Falls High School
614
Mountain Way Elementary
556
Monte Cristo Elementary
502
Granite Falls Middle School
448
Crossroads High School
188
Granite Falls Open Doors
47

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District has 6 schools, including 3 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,326 students.

How much does Granite Falls School District spend per student?

Granite Falls School District spends $17,816 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #180 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Granite Falls School District?

The average teacher salary in Granite Falls School District is $99,596 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Granite Falls School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District students are 73.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #180 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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