Touchet School District

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Touchet, Washington - 1 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Touchet School District #29 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,340 per pupil, Touchet School District ranks #52 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

204
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,340
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Touchet School District operates 1 public schools serving 204 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Walla Walla County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,340 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.2% local, 68.1% state, and 6.7% 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 77/100, ranked #29 of 238 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 13.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.8% White, 44.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Touchet Elem & High School, enrolling 251 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Touchet Elem & High School accounts for 100.0% of all Touchet School District student enrollment

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

Touchet School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
68.1%
State
25.2%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
29 / 238
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 1 schools in Touchet School District.

White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
13.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Touchet School District

School Enrollment
Touchet Elem & High School
251

How Touchet School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Inchelium School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Trout Lake School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lyle School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Lake Quinault School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Southside School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Touchet 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 Touchet School District?

Touchet School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 204 students.

How much does Touchet School District spend per student?

Touchet School District spends $22,340 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #29 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Touchet School District?

Touchet School District students are 52.8% White, 44.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Touchet School District?

Touchet School District has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #29 out of 238 districts in Washington.