Selkirk School District

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Metaline Falls, Washington - 3 schools

An equity score of 82/100 ranks Selkirk School District #18 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,388 per pupil, Selkirk School District ranks #78 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

263
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,388
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Selkirk School District operates 3 public schools serving 263 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Pend Oreille County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,388 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 19.6% local, 62.1% state, and 18.3% 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 #18 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 256:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Selkirk High School, with a diversity index of 35.9/100.

Its largest campus is Selkirk Elementary School, enrolling 124 students (49% of the district's total enrollment).

Selkirk Elementary School accounts for 47.1% of all Selkirk School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Selkirk School District a distant remainder — means Selkirk 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. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: 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

Selkirk School District reports 58.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. 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

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
62.1%
State
19.6%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
18 / 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 3 schools in Selkirk School District.

White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 32.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Selkirk School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Selkirk High School 35.9
  2. 2 Selkirk Elementary School 31.7
  3. 3 Selkirk Middle School 29.9

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

How Selkirk School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Prescott School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Capital Region Esd 113 Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Pateros School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Thorp School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pe Ell School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Selkirk 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 Selkirk School District?

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

How much does Selkirk School District spend per student?

Selkirk School District spends $21,388 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #18 in Washington.

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 82/100, ranking #18 out of 239 districts in Washington.