Enrollment
506
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colville, WA
Colville Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Colville Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530163000282
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colville Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Colville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Colville Senior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colville Senior High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA.
School address
District: Colville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530163000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colville Senior High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colville Senior High School
Colville Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Colville, Washington, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Colville School District spends $14,286 per pupil, 27% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colville School District also operates Hofstetter Elementary (407 students) and Colville Junior High School (401 students) alongside Colville Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colville Senior High School compares
Colville Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Colville Senior High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colville School District, which includes Colville Senior High School.
$14,286
Per student
-27%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 75.2%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colville Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstetter Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Colville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panorama School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colville Fish Hatchery | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colville Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 96/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Colville Senior High School
How many students attend Colville Senior High School?
Colville Senior High School has 506 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colville Senior High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colville Senior High School?
42.5% of students at Colville Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colville Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Colville Senior High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Colville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colville Senior High School?
Colville Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colville Senior High School rank among public schools in Colville?
By Resource Investment Index, Colville Senior High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Colville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Colville on the city page.
Is Colville Senior High School a good school?
Colville Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Colville School District?
Besides Colville Senior High School, Colville School District also operates Hofstetter Elementary (407 students), Colville Junior High School (401 students), and Fort Colville Elementary (355 students). See the Colville School District district page for the complete list.
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