Pomeroy School District

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Pomeroy, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Pomeroy School District #109 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,445 per pupil, Pomeroy School District ranks #195 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

351
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,445
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pomeroy School District operates 2 public schools serving 351 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 Garfield County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,445 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.2% local, 69.0% state, and 8.8% 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 53/100, ranked #109 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 384.4:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.3% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pomeroy Elementary School, enrolling 201 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

Pomeroy Elementary School accounts for 57.3% of all Pomeroy School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pomeroy School District a distant remainder — means Pomeroy 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

Pomeroy School District student-counselor ratio is 384:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Pomeroy School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.8%
Federal
69.0%
State
22.2%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
109 / 238
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Pomeroy School District.

White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
384.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pomeroy School District

School Enrollment
Pomeroy Elementary School
201
Pomeroy Jr Sr High School
142

How Pomeroy School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
White Pass School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cusick School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Hood Canal School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Willapa Valley School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy School District?

Pomeroy School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 351 students.

How much does Pomeroy School District spend per student?

Pomeroy School District spends $16,445 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #109 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Pomeroy School District?

Pomeroy School District students are 88.3% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pomeroy School District?

Pomeroy School District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #109 out of 238 districts in Washington.