Top Rankings
Nespelem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 134 students in Nespelem 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 Nespelem School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
2 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
134 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Nespelem 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.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
# American Indian Students
108 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
81%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,279 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
3 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
2%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
24
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
9
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,209 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,358 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,209
$18,796
Spending / Student
$39,358
$19,246
Best Nespelem School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd, Po Bo
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Grades: 9
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District manages 2 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District is ranked #306 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nespelem School District?
81% of Nespelem School District students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Nespelem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,358 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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