Selkirk School District

METALINE FALLS, Washington — 3 schools

263
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$22,884
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Selkirk School District operates 3 public schools serving 263 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 252 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pend Oreille County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,884 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 19.6% local, 62.1% state, and 18.3% 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 $106,432 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #24 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 256:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.0% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Selkirk Elementary School accounts for 49.2% of all Selkirk School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Selkirk 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

Selkirk School District school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Selkirk School District school enrollment ranges from 52 students (lowest) to 124 students (highest), a spread of 72 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Selkirk School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.6% 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). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. 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

Selkirk School District student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — 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 Selkirk School District is typically wider than the Selkirk School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Selkirk School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Selkirk School District is typically wider than the Selkirk 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?

18.3%
Federal
62.1%
State
19.6%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
24 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$759
Studio/mo
$838
1 BR/mo
$1,099
2 BR/mo
$1,379
3 BR/mo
$1,844
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$106,432
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 3 schools in Selkirk School District.

White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

256:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Selkirk School District

School Enrollment
Selkirk Elementary School
124
Selkirk High School
76
Selkirk Middle School
52

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Selkirk School District?

Selkirk School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 263 students.

How much does Selkirk School District spend per student?

Selkirk School District spends $22,884 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #24 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Selkirk School District?

The average teacher salary in Selkirk School District is $106,432 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Selkirk School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Selkirk School District?

Selkirk School District students are 81.0% White, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Selkirk School District?

Selkirk School District has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #24 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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