Toutle Lake School District

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Toutle, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Toutle Lake School District #214 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,230 per pupil, Toutle Lake School District ranks #292 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

690
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,230
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Toutle Lake School District operates 2 public schools serving 690 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 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 Cowlitz County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,230 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 31 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.4% local, 70.9% state, and 7.7% 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 25/100, ranked #214 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 13.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.5% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Toutle Lake Elementary, enrolling 365 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Toutle Lake Elementary accounts for 52.9% of all Toutle Lake School District student enrollment

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

Toutle Lake School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4% — 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?

7.7%
Federal
70.9%
State
21.4%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
214 / 238
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Toutle Lake School District.

White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 6.0%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Toutle Lake School District

School Enrollment
Toutle Lake Elementary
365
Toutle Lake High School
308

How Toutle Lake School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Beach School District No. 64 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Orcas Island School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Reardan-Edwall School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Chimacum School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Quilcene School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Toutle Lake 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 Toutle Lake School District?

Toutle Lake School District has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 690 students.

How much does Toutle Lake School District spend per student?

Toutle Lake School District spends $14,230 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #214 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Toutle Lake School District?

Toutle Lake School District students are 85.5% White, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Toutle Lake School District?

Toutle Lake School District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #214 out of 238 districts in Washington.