South Bend School District

SOUTH BEND, Washington — 3 schools

576
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$28,435
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Bend School District operates 3 public schools serving 576 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 560 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pacific County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,435 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 9.3% local, 76.2% state, and 14.6% 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 $105,876 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 87/100, ranked #7 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 596.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.5% White, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Mike Morris Elementary accounts for 51.1% of all South Bend School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Bend School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

South Bend School District school enrollment varies 18× across entities

South Bend School District school enrollment ranges from 16 students (lowest) to 286 students (highest), a spread of 270 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

South Bend School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.6% 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

South Bend School District student-counselor ratio is 597:1 — 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

South Bend School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — 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 South Bend School District is typically wider than the South Bend 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?

14.6%
Federal
76.2%
State
9.3%
Local

Funding Equity

87
Equity Score
7 / 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 Pacific County county, where this district is located.

$796
Studio/mo
$926
1 BR/mo
$1,134
2 BR/mo
$1,557
3 BR/mo
$1,902
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,876
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 South Bend School District.

White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 9.7%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

596.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Bend School District

School Enrollment
Mike Morris Elementary
286
South Bend High School
258
Pacific Virtual Learning
16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Bend School District?

South Bend School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 576 students.

How much does South Bend School District spend per student?

South Bend School District spends $28,435 per student. The district has an equity score of 87/100, ranking #7 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in South Bend School District?

The average teacher salary in South Bend School District is $105,876 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South Bend School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of South Bend School District?

South Bend School District students are 47.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.5% White, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Bend School District?

South Bend School District has an equity score of 87/100, ranking #7 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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