Home > Washington > Stevens County

Chewelah School District

Item: Chewelah School District
Rating: 4
Author: Public School Review

210 N Park St
Chewelah, WA 99109-8970

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (509) 935-6800

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 437 students in Chewelah School District. This district's average elementary is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.

Public Elementary Schools in Chewelah School District have an score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District

This State (WA)

# Schools

4 Schools

1,831 Schools

# Students

799 Students

737,732 Students

# Teachers

49 Teachers

43,880 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Chewelah School District	Washington
Kind	49	224
1	46	220
2	39	234
3	59	245
4	39	234
5	62	241
6	63	242
7	6	217
8	15	214
9	14	15
10	15	17
11	15	18
12	15	21

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Chewelah 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 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (WA)

#199 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Chewelah School District
2023	#199
2022	#217
2021	#148
2019	#148
2018	#122
2017	#114
2016	#120
2015	#137
2014	#109
2013	#57
2012	#53
2011	#81
2010	#90

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30%

41%

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	30%	41%
2022	28%	40%
2019	39%	50%
2018	48%	51%
2017	48%	51%
2016	49%	51%
2015	43%	49%
2014	65%	65%
2013	71%	64%
2012	70%	63%
2011	65%	60%
2010	50%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45%

53%

View Data

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2022	45%	53%
2019	63%	61%
2018	48%	61%
2017	61%	61%
2016	58%	62%
2015	53%	56%
2014	74%	74%
2013	75%	73%
2012	76%	72%
2011	70%	70%
2010	75%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

50-54%

49%

70%

83.8%

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	70%	83%
2022	67%	84%
2019	82%	84%
2018	87%	88%
2017	87%	82%
2016	77%	81%
2015	77%	81%
2014	77%	80%
2013	77%	78%
2012	72%	78%
2011	77%	77%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

34.9%

34.7%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	34.9%	34.7%
2022	18.2%	18.4%
2021	20.5%	24.3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29

0.69

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	0.27	0.68
2022	0.27	0.68
2021	0.26	0.67
2020	0.18	0.65
2019	0.18	0.65
2018	0.14	0.65
2017	0.14	0.64
2016	0.15	0.63
2015	0.27	0.62
2014	0.14	0.61
2013	0.12	0.61
2012	0.14	0.59
2011	0.15	0.57
2010	0.14	0.54
2009	0.14	0.53
2008	0.16	0.52
2007	0.18	0.51
2006	0.13	0.50
2005	0.16	0.49
2004	0.14	0.48
2003	0.15	0.46
2002	0.18	0.45
2001	0.10	0.42
2000	0.08	0.42
1999	0.10	0.41
1998	0.09	0.40
1997	0.08	0.40
1996	0.09	0.38
1995	0.11	0.37
1994	0.12	0.35
1993	0.12	0.34
1992	0.12	0.34
1991	0.11	0.32
1990	0.14	0.31
1989	0.14	0.29
1988	0.10	0.29

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

View Data

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	3%	1%
2022	2%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	2%
2010	2%	3%
2009	2%	3%
2008	3%	3%
2007	2%	3%
2006	3%	3%
2005	3%	3%
2004	2%	3%
2003	4%	3%
2002	2%	3%
2001	2%	3%
2000	2%	3%
1999	1%	3%
1998	2%	3%
1997	1%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	2%	3%
1994	2%	3%
1993	3%	3%
1992	3%	3%
1991	3%	2%
1990	3%	3%
1989	4%	2%
1988	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Showing 2003–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	1%	9%
2022	1%	9%
2010	1%	9%
2009	1%	9%
2008	1%	9%
2007	2%	9%
2006	1%	8%
2005	2%	8%
2004	1%	8%
2003	1%	8%
2002	5%	8%
2001	1%	7%
2000	1%	7%
1999	2%	7%
1998	2%	7%
1997	2%	7%
1996	2%	6%
1995	2%	6%
1994	2%	6%
1993	1%	6%
1992	1%	6%
1991	1%	6%
1990	1%	5%
1989	1%	5%
1988	1%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

26%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	6%	26%
2022	7%	25%
2021	6%	25%
2020	4%	24%
2019	4%	24%
2018	4%	23%
2017	4%	23%
2016	4%	23%
2015	4%	22%
2014	5%	21%
2013	4%	20%
2012	3%	20%
2011	4%	18%
2010	3%	17%
2009	2%	16%
2008	3%	15%
2007	3%	14%
2006	2%	14%
2005	2%	13%
2004	3%	12%
2003	2%	12%
2002	2%	11%
2001	1%	10%
2000	1%	10%
1999	1%	9%
1998	1%	8%
1997	1%	8%
1996	1%	8%
1995	2%	7%
1994	1%	7%
1993	2%	6%
1992	2%	6%
1991	2%	6%
1990	3%	5%
1989	2%	5%
1988	2%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Showing 2003–2014. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1994-2014)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2014	1%	5%
2011	1%	5%
2010	1%	6%
2009	1%	6%
2008	1%	6%
2007	2%	6%
2006	1%	6%
2005	2%	6%
2004	1%	6%
2003	1%	5%
2002	1%	5%
2001	1%	5%
1999	1%	5%
1994	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

84%

48%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	85%	49%
2022	85%	50%
2021	86%	51%
2020	91%	53%
2019	91%	53%
2018	93%	54%
2017	93%	55%
2016	92%	56%
2015	64%	57%
2014	93%	58%
2013	94%	59%
2012	93%	60%
2011	92%	63%
2010	92%	65%
2009	93%	66%
2008	92%	67%
2007	91%	68%
2006	93%	69%
2005	91%	70%
2004	93%	71%
2003	92%	72%
2002	90%	73%
2001	95%	75%
2000	96%	75%
1999	95%	76%
1998	95%	77%
1997	96%	77%
1996	96%	78%
1995	94%	79%
1994	94%	80%
1993	94%	81%
1992	94%	81%
1991	94%	82%
1990	93%	83%
1989	93%	84%
1988	95%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2023)
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	5%	9%
2022	5%	9%
2021	7%	9%
2020	4%	9%
2019	4%	8%
2018	3%	8%
2017	3%	8%
2016	4%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2013	1%	6%
2012	3%	6%
2011	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,215 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $22,726 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

This School District

This State (WA)

Total Revenue

$18 MM

$23,221 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	$18 MM	$18 MM
2022	$14 MM	$17 MM
2021	$11 MM	$18 MM
2020	$12 MM	$18 MM
2019	$12 MM	$16 MM
2018	$10 MM	$13 MM
2017	$10 MM	$13 MM
2016	$10 MM	$14 MM
2015	$10 MM	$12 MM
2014	$9 MM	$12 MM
2012	$9 MM	$12 MM
2011	$9 MM	$12 MM
2010	$10 MM	$12 MM
2009	$11 MM	$12 MM
2008	$10 MM	$11 MM
2007	$10 MM	$10 MM
2006	$9 MM	$10 MM
2005	$9 MM	$9 MM
2004	$9 MM	$9 MM
2003	$9 MM	$9 MM
2002	$9 MM	$9 MM
2001	$9 MM	$9 MM
2000	$8 MM	$8 MM
1999	$8 MM	$8 MM
1998	$7 MM	$7 MM
1997	$7 MM	$7 MM
1996	$7 MM	$7 MM
1995	$6 MM	$6 MM
1992	$5 MM	$5 MM
1990	$4 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$18 MM

$23,150 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	$18 MM	$18 MM
2022	$13 MM	$17 MM
2021	$11 MM	$15 MM
2020	$11 MM	$17 MM
2019	$11 MM	$16 MM
2018	$10 MM	$14 MM
2017	$11 MM	$13 MM
2016	$10 MM	$13 MM
2015	$10 MM	$10 MM
2014	$10 MM	$11 MM
2012	$9 MM	$12 MM
2011	$10 MM	$11 MM
2010	$10 MM	$10 MM
2009	$10 MM	$11 MM
2008	$11 MM	$11 MM
2007	$10 MM	$10 MM
2006	$9 MM	$9 MM
2005	$9 MM	$9 MM
2004	$9 MM	$9 MM
2003	$9 MM	$8 MM
2002	$9 MM	$9 MM
2001	$9 MM	$9 MM
2000	$8 MM	$8 MM
1999	$8 MM	$8 MM
1998	$7 MM	$7 MM
1997	$7 MM	$7 MM
1996	$7 MM	$7 MM
1995	$6 MM	$6 MM
1992	$5 MM	$6 MM
1990	$4 MM	$4 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$22,215

$21,173

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	$22,497	$23,207
2022	$18,437	$22,063
2021	$16,235	$22,261
2020	$15,452	$20,595
2018	$13,629	$17,034
2017	$12,446	$16,266
2016	$11,855	$16,359
2015	$11,894	$11,994
2014	$10,941	$12,940
2012	$10,006	$12,445
2011	$10,286	$12,577
2010	$10,406	$11,994
2009	$10,536	$12,260
2008	$9,580	$11,273
2007	$8,594	$10,323
2006	$8,175	$9,385
2005	$7,408	$8,889
2004	$7,015	$9,060
2003	$7,084	$8,698
2002	$6,942	$7,902
2001	$6,555	$8,010
2000	$6,061	$7,416
1999	$5,867	$7,257
1998	$5,530	$6,806
1997	$5,276	$6,273
1995	$4,956	$5,897
1992	$4,704	$5,711
1990	$3,970	$4,869

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$22,726

$21,108

View Data

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Chewelah School District	Washington
2023	$23,014	$23,082
2022	$17,888	$22,151
2021	$15,868	$19,082
2020	$14,585	$19,584
2018	$13,333	$17,238
2017	$13,443	$16,506
2016	$11,977	$15,517
2015	$11,278	$10,499
2014	$11,309	$12,404
2012	$10,390	$11,905
2011	$10,462	$11,693
2010	$9,867	$10,499
2009	$9,644	$11,231
2008	$10,425	$11,125
2007	$8,746	$9,967
2006	$8,291	$8,893
2005	$7,395	$8,879
2004	$6,971	$8,617
2003	$6,925	$8,253
2002	$6,692	$7,974
2001	$6,434	$8,055
2000	$6,084	$7,278
1999	$5,681	$7,029
1998	$5,521	$6,800
1997	$5,122	$6,422
1995	$4,729	$6,024
1992	$4,770	$6,438
1990	$3,880	$4,978

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Chewelah School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gess Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

405 E Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800

Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Quartzite Learning

Alternative School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

106 W Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800

Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Recent Articles

October 21, 2026

Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?

Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.

October 21, 2026

Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?

Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.

October 21, 2026

When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide

Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 799 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
: 70% (Btm 50% in WA)
: Bottom 50%
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 45% (Btm 50%)
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education