Northshore School District

BOTHELL, Washington — 37 schools

22,944
Total Enrollment
37
Schools
$20,532
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northshore School District operates 37 public schools serving 22,944 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 other, 8 high, 6 middle, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 22,741 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 $20,532 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 35.4% local, 59.1% state, and 5.5% 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 $108,951 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #170 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 37 schools offering Advanced Placement (82 AP courses district-wide), a 507.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.7% White, 24.9% Asian, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Northshore School District school enrollment varies 382× across entities

Northshore School District school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 1,910 students (highest), a spread of 1,905 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Northshore School District student-counselor ratio is 508:1 — 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

Northshore School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.3% — 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?

5.5%
Federal
59.1%
State
35.4%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
170 / 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

$108,951
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 37 schools in Northshore School District.

White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 24.9%
Multiracial 9.6%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6 / 37
Schools with AP
82 AP courses total
507.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northshore School District

School Enrollment
North Creek High School
1,910
Bothell High School
1,740
Woodinville Hs
1,662
Inglemoor Hs
1,441
Skyview Middle School
1,215
Canyon Park Middle School
907
Canyon Creek Elementary
866
Leota Middle School
858
Northshore Middle School
753
Kenmore Middle School
733
Fernwood Elementary
714
Timbercrest Middle School
665
Kokanee Elementary
651
Woodmoor Elementary
643
Moorlands Elementary
579
Lockwood Elementary
525
Shelton View Elementary
513
Ruby Bridges Elementary
503
Crystal Springs Elementary
500
Frank Love Elementary
492
Woodin Elementary
469
Maywood Hills Elementary
467
Northshore Networks
434
East Ridge Elementary
427
Westhill Elementary
419
Kenmore Elementary
396
Wellington Elementary
380
Arrowhead Elementary
332
Hollywood Hill Elementary
331
Sunrise Elementary
322
Cottage Lake Elementary
258
C O Sorenson
257
Innovation Lab High School
252
Secondary Academy for Success
76
Northshore Special Services
34
Northshore Online Reengagement Program
12
Woodinville Community Center
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northshore School District?

Northshore School District has 37 schools, including 8 high, 6 middle, 21 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,944 students.

How much does Northshore School District spend per student?

Northshore School District spends $20,532 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #170 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Northshore School District?

The average teacher salary in Northshore School District is $108,951 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Northshore 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 Northshore School District?

Northshore School District students are 45.7% White, 24.9% Asian, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, averaged across 37 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northshore School District?

Northshore School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #170 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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