Oroville School District

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Oroville, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Oroville School District #14 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,819 per pupil, Oroville School District ranks #98 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

530
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,819
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oroville School District operates 2 public schools serving 530 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Okanogan County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,819 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.3% local, 57.7% state, and 29.1% 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 84/100, ranked #14 of 238 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.

a 270.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% White, 35.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Oroville Elementary, enrolling 298 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Oroville Elementary accounts for 55.1% of all Oroville School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Oroville School District a distant remainder — means Oroville School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Oroville School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 72.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Oroville School District student-counselor ratio is 271:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Oroville School District is typically wider than the Oroville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Oroville School District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — 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?

29.1%
Federal
57.7%
State
13.3%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
14 / 238
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 2 schools in Oroville School District.

White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.5%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

270.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oroville School District

School Enrollment
Oroville Elementary
298
Oroville Middle-High School
243

How Oroville School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mary Walker School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
La Conner School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Soap Lake School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pride Prep Charter School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Colfax School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oroville 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 Oroville School District?

Oroville School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 530 students.

How much does Oroville School District spend per student?

Oroville School District spends $18,819 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #14 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Oroville School District?

Oroville School District students are 57.2% White, 35.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oroville School District?

Oroville School District has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #14 out of 238 districts in Washington.