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White Salmon Valley School District

Public school district · White Salmon, WA · NCES 5309810

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At a glance

Reported students

1,078

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

5

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

17.7:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$17,497

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,950

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,123
Teachers (FTE)
68.88
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1

What current records say about White Salmon Valley School District

White Salmon Valley School District operates 5 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in White Salmon, Washington. NCES reports 1,078 students and 60.8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Washington agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 145 of 298 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $17,497 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,950 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 186 of 295 in Washington. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
17%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
12.4%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
60.8
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$19,492,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

White Salmon Valley School District

White Salmon, Washington

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 45.7292, -121.4883

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White60.1%
  • Hispanic32.7%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial4.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary135216.6:10
Middle216516.1:10
High219827.7:10

Explore schools in White Salmon Valley School District

5 current directory entries

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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Columbia High SchoolHigh09–1236120.3:1
Hulan L Whitson ElemElementaryKG–0435216.6:1
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate SchoolMiddle05–0616314.1:1
Wayne M Henkle Middle SchoolMiddle07–0816718.1:1
White Salmon AcademyHigh09–123535:1

Cities served by White Salmon Valley School District

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Frequently asked questions about White Salmon Valley School District

How many schools are in White Salmon Valley School District?

White Salmon Valley School District has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

How many students attend White Salmon Valley School District?

NCES reports 1,078 students for 2024–25, served by 60.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 145 of 298 Washington agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,123 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in White Salmon Valley School District?

The district-wide ratio is 17.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does White Salmon Valley School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $17,497 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,950 for instruction. That ranks 186 of 295 comparable Washington agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in White Salmon Valley School District?

Columbia High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 361 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in White Salmon Valley School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (509) 493-1500 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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