Washougal School District

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Washougal, Washington - 9 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Washougal School District #134 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,033 per pupil, Washougal School District ranks #162 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,865
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$17,033
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Washougal School District operates 9 public schools serving 2,865 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 combined, 2 middle, 1 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Clark County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,033 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 29.9% local, 57.9% state, and 12.2% 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 46/100, ranked #134 of 238 in Washington against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hathaway Elementary, with a diversity index of 47.8/100.

Its largest campus is Washougal High School, enrolling 942 students (35% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Washougal Learning Academy, at 13 students, a 72x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Washougal High School accounts for 32.9% of all Washougal School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Washougal 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

Washougal School District school enrollment varies 72× across entities

Washougal School District school enrollment ranges from 13 students (lowest) to 942 students (highest), a spread of 929 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. 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

Washougal School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — 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 Washougal School District is typically wider than the Washougal 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?

12.2%
Federal
57.9%
State
29.9%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
134 / 238
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Washougal School District.

White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 33.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Washougal School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hathaway Elementary 47.8
  2. 2 Jemtegaard Middle School 44.1
  3. 3 Columbia River Gorge Elementary School 40.1
  4. 4 Washougal High School 37.9
  5. 5 Washougal Special Services 37.6

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
23.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Washougal School District

School Enrollment
Washougal High School
942
Jemtegaard Middle School
408
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
340
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
284
Hathaway Elementary
272
Gause Elementary
224
Canyon Creek Middle School
168
Washougal Special Services
36
Washougal Learning Academy
13

How Washougal School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ephrata School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Deer Park School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Goldendale School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Orting School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pullman School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Washougal School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Washington

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washougal School District?

Washougal School District has 9 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 combined. Total enrollment is 2,865 students.

How much does Washougal School District spend per student?

Washougal School District spends $17,033 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #134 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Washougal School District?

Washougal School District students are 79.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Washougal School District?

Washougal School District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #134 out of 238 districts in Washington.