Washington District

St. George, Utah — 53 schools

37,572
Total Enrollment
53
Schools
$9,512
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Washington District operates 53 public schools serving 37,572 students, placing it among the larger districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 40 other, 5 high, 5 middle, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 36,504 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,512 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 42.7% local, 43.3% state, and 14.0% 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 $46,987 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #139 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 7 of 53 schools offering Advanced Placement (54 AP courses district-wide), a 468.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.8% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Washington District school enrollment varies 77× across entities

Washington District school enrollment ranges from 35 students (lowest) to 2,693 students (highest), a spread of 2,658 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

Washington District student-counselor ratio is 469:1 — 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

Washington District chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
43.3%
State
42.7%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
139 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,210
Studio/mo
$1,218
1 BR/mo
$1,575
2 BR/mo
$2,072
3 BR/mo
$2,624
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$46,987
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 53 schools in Washington District.

White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

7 / 53
Schools with AP
54 AP courses total
468.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Washington District

School Enrollment
Utah Online K8
2,693
Utah Online 7-12
1,547
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401
Snow Canyon High
1,324
Dixie High
1,263
Desert Hills High
1,241
Hurricane High
1,177
Pine View High
1,124
Crimson Cliffs Middle
933
Washington Fields Intermediate
913
Desert Hills Middle
909
Dixie Middle
844
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
802
Snow Canyon Middle
796
Hurricane Middle
780
Majestic Fields School
732
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
727
Hurricane Intermediate
723
Pine View Middle
701
Lava Ridge Intermediate
699
Desert Canyons Elementary
670
Tonaquint Intermediate
653
Horizon School
626
Hurricane School
611
Riverside School
610
South Mesa Elementary
595
Legacy School
562
Coral Canyon School
558
Bloomington School
553
Washington Preschool
552
Little Valley School
552
Enterprise High
537
Three Falls School
533
Heritage School
526
Arrowhead School
520
Crimson View School
520
Sandstone School
518
Sunset School
481
Washington School
468
Paradise Canyon
461
Enterprise School
455
Santa Clara School
450
Bloomington Hills School
448
Red Mountain School
447
Laverkin School
447
Panorama School
447
Diamond Valley School
386
Water Canyon High
311
Water Canyon School
276
Coral Cliffs School
135
Millcreek High
118
Post Hs Self-Cont
114
Springdale School
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washington District?

Washington District has 53 schools, including 3 elementary, 40 other, 5 high, 5 middle. Total enrollment is 37,572 students.

How much does Washington District spend per student?

Washington District spends $9,512 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #139 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in Washington District?

The average teacher salary in Washington District is $46,987 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Washington District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Washington District?

Washington District students are 72.8% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 53 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Washington District?

Washington District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #139 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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