White Pass School District

Randle, Washington — 2 schools

347
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,051
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

White Pass School District operates 2 public schools serving 347 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 352 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lewis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,051 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 31.9% local, 57.2% state, and 10.9% 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 $95,766 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #82 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

58
Equity Score
82 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$882
Studio/mo
$975
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,688
3 BR/mo
$1,832
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,766
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 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

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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 other. Total enrollment is 347 students.

How much does White Pass School District spend per student?

White Pass School District spends $24,051 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #82 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in White Pass School District?

The average teacher salary in White Pass School District is $95,766 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near White Pass School District?

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

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 58/100, ranking #82 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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