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.
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.
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.