Top Rankings
Grand Coulee Dam School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 730 students in Grand Coulee Dam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Grand Coulee Dam School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
730 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Grand Coulee Dam School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
# American Indian Students
297 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
41%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
4 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
207 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
28%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
49
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
52
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,844 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$20,715 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$21,212 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,005
$18,796

Spending / Student
$16,844
$19,246

Best Grand Coulee Dam School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Federal Ave
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Roosevelt Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District manages 3 public schools serving 730 students.
What is the rank of Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District is ranked #288 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Coulee Dam School District?
41% of Grand Coulee Dam School District students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Grand Coulee Dam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,844 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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