Wilbur School District

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Wilbur, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 78/100 ranks Wilbur School District #26 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,751 per pupil, Wilbur School District ranks #73 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

217
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,751
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilbur School District operates 2 public schools serving 217 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 Lincoln County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,751 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 19.6% local, 72.2% state, and 8.2% 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 78/100, ranked #26 of 239 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.

and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.8% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Wilbur Elementary School, enrolling 117 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Wilbur Elementary School accounts for 51.8% of all Wilbur School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Wilbur School District a distant remainder — means Wilbur School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Wilbur School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — 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 Wilbur School District is typically wider than the Wilbur School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
72.2%
State
19.6%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
26 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Wilbur School District.

White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Multiracial 5.8%
Other 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wilbur School District

School Enrollment
Wilbur Elementary School
117
Wilbur Secondary School
109

How Wilbur School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lind School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Educational Service District 123 Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Loon Lake School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Lyle School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lopez School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Wilbur 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 Wilbur School District?

Wilbur School District has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 217 students.

How much does Wilbur School District spend per student?

Wilbur School District spends $21,751 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #26 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Wilbur School District?

Wilbur School District students are 74.8% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wilbur School District?

Wilbur School District has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #26 out of 239 districts in Washington.