Northport School District

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Northport, Washington - 3 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Northport School District #28 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,495 per pupil, Northport School District ranks #142 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

283
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,495
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northport School District operates 3 public schools serving 283 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 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 Stevens County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,495 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.3% local, 75.3% state, and 15.4% 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 77/100, ranked #28 of 239 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 21.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.7% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Northport Homelink Program, with a diversity index of 47.9/100.

Its largest campus is Northport Elementary School, enrolling 105 students (57% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Northport Homelink Program, at 22 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Northport Elementary School accounts for 37.1% of all Northport School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Northport School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northport School District school enrollment varies 4.8× across entities

Northport School District school enrollment ranges from 22 students (lowest) to 105 students (highest), a spread of 83 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northport School District reports 56.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northport 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 Northport School District is typically wider than the Northport School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.4%
Federal
75.3%
State
9.3%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
28 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Northport School District.

White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 37.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Northport School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Northport Homelink Program 47.9
  2. 2 Northport Elementary School 32.8
  3. 3 Northport High School 32.3

Programs & Resources

21.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northport School District

School Enrollment
Northport Elementary School
105
Northport High School
58
Northport Homelink Program
22

How Northport School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pe Ell School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pateros School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Capital Region Esd 113 Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Waitsburg School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Selkirk School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Northport 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 Northport School District?

Northport School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 283 students.

How much does Northport School District spend per student?

Northport School District spends $18,495 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #28 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Northport School District?

Northport School District students are 76.7% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northport School District?

Northport School District has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #28 out of 239 districts in Washington.