White Pass School District

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Randle, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks White Pass School District #73 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,123 per pupil, White Pass School District ranks #64 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

347
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,123
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

White Pass School District operates 2 public schools serving 347 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 Lewis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,123 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 31.9% local, 57.2% state, and 10.9% 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 61/100, ranked #73 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 233.7:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 81.8% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is White Pass Elementary School, enrolling 205 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

White Pass Elementary School accounts for 58.2% of all White Pass School District student enrollment

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

White Pass School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.2% 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

White Pass School District student-counselor ratio is 234:1 — 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

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
57.2%
State
31.9%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
73 / 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 2 schools in White Pass School District.

White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
233.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in White Pass School District

School Enrollment
White Pass Elementary School
205
White Pass Jr. Sr. High School
147

How White Pass School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hood Canal School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Willapa Valley School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pomeroy School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Oakville School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to White Pass 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 White Pass School District?

White Pass School District has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 347 students.

How much does White Pass School District spend per student?

White Pass School District spends $21,123 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #73 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of White Pass School District?

White Pass School District students are 81.8% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for White Pass School District?

White Pass School District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #73 out of 238 districts in Washington.