Stevenson-Carson School District

STEVENSON, Washington — 5 schools

843
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$22,177
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Stevenson-Carson School District operates 5 public schools serving 843 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 826 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Skamania County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,177 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 18.9% local, 59.0% state, and 22.2% 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 $89,981 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #68 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 212.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Stevenson High School accounts for 32.8% of all Stevenson-Carson School District student enrollment

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

Stevenson-Carson School District school enrollment varies 34× across entities

Stevenson-Carson School District school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 271 students (highest), a spread of 263 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Stevenson-Carson School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.3% 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

Stevenson-Carson School District student-counselor ratio is 213:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Stevenson-Carson 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 Stevenson-Carson School District is typically wider than the Stevenson-Carson 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?

22.2%
Federal
59.0%
State
18.9%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
68 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,570
Studio/mo
$1,677
1 BR/mo
$1,922
2 BR/mo
$2,619
3 BR/mo
$3,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,981
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 5 schools in Stevenson-Carson School District.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
212.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Stevenson-Carson School District

School Enrollment
Stevenson High School
271
Carson Elementary
193
Wind River Middle School
186
Stevenson Elementary
168
Preschool
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stevenson-Carson School District?

Stevenson-Carson School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 843 students.

How much does Stevenson-Carson School District spend per student?

Stevenson-Carson School District spends $22,177 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #68 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Stevenson-Carson School District?

The average teacher salary in Stevenson-Carson School District is $89,981 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Stevenson-Carson School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Stevenson-Carson School District?

Stevenson-Carson School District students are 77.3% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Stevenson-Carson School District?

Stevenson-Carson School District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #68 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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