Oroville School District

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Oroville, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 82/100 ranks Oroville School District #17 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,615 per pupil, Oroville School District ranks #109 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

530
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,615
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 $19,615 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 311 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 82/100, ranked #17 of 239 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 largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oroville School District reports 72.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.1%
Federal
57.7%
State
13.3%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
17 / 239
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 Similar 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 $19,615 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #17 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 82/100, ranking #17 out of 239 districts in Washington.