Northwest Educational Service District 189

ANACORTES, Washington — 4 schools

21
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$2,518,000
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northwest Educational Service District 189 operates 4 public schools serving 21 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 79 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 $2,518,000 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 70.0% local, 19.9% state, and 10.1% 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 50.1% Hispanic or Latino, 46.3% White across the district's schools.

Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program accounts for 79.7% of all Northwest Educational Service District 189 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Northwest Educational Service District 189-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

Northwest Educational Service District 189 school enrollment varies 16× across entities

Northwest Educational Service District 189 school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 63 students (highest), a spread of 59 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

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
19.9%
State
70.0%
Local

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189.

White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northwest Educational Service District 189?

Northwest Educational Service District 189 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 3 other. Total enrollment is 21 students.

How much does Northwest Educational Service District 189 spend per student?

Northwest Educational Service District 189 spends $2,518,000 per student.

What is the average rent near Northwest Educational Service District 189?

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 Northwest Educational Service District 189?

Northwest Educational Service District 189 students are 50.1% Hispanic or Latino, 46.3% White, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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