Oakesdale School District

OAKESDALE, Washington — 2 schools

147
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,935
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oakesdale School District operates 2 public schools serving 147 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 153 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Whitman County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,935 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 23.9% local, 74.1% state, and 2.1% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $101,591 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 76.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 48.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.5% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Oakesdale High School accounts for 52.3% of all Oakesdale School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Oakesdale School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Oakesdale School District student-counselor ratio is 77:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Oakesdale School District chronic absenteeism rate is 48.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.1%
Federal
74.1%
State
23.9%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Whitman County county, where this district is located.

$806
Studio/mo
$891
1 BR/mo
$1,169
2 BR/mo
$1,626
3 BR/mo
$1,961
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,591
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 2 schools in Oakesdale School District.

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

76.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oakesdale School District

School Enrollment
Oakesdale High School
80
Oakesdale Elementary School
73

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oakesdale School District?

Oakesdale School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 147 students.

How much does Oakesdale School District spend per student?

Oakesdale School District spends $24,935 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Oakesdale School District?

The average teacher salary in Oakesdale School District is $101,591 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Oakesdale School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Oakesdale School District?

Oakesdale School District students are 95.5% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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