Willapa Valley School District

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Menlo, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 78/100 ranks Willapa Valley School District #26 of 238 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,952 per pupil, Willapa Valley School District ranks #75 of 309 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

344
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,952
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Willapa Valley School District operates 2 public schools serving 344 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Pacific County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,952 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 14.4% local, 66.3% state, and 19.4% 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 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.

a 277:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.2% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Willapa Valley Middle-High, enrolling 204 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

Willapa Valley Middle-High accounts for 59.3% of all Willapa Valley School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Willapa Valley School District a distant remainder — means Willapa Valley School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Willapa Valley School District student-counselor ratio is 277:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Willapa Valley School District is typically wider than the Willapa Valley School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Willapa Valley School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.4%
Federal
66.3%
State
14.4%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
26 / 238
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 Willapa Valley School District.

White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Multiracial 10.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

277:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Willapa Valley School District

School Enrollment
Willapa Valley Middle-High
204
Willapa Elementary
140

How Willapa Valley School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Impact | Salish Sea Elementary Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Hood Canal School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Oakville School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
White Pass School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Entiat School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Willapa Valley 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 Willapa Valley School District?

Willapa Valley School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 344 students.

How much does Willapa Valley School District spend per student?

Willapa Valley School District spends $19,952 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #26 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Willapa Valley School District?

Willapa Valley School District students are 77.2% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Willapa Valley School District?

Willapa Valley School District has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #26 out of 238 districts in Washington.