Clarkston School District

1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403-2557
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,495 students in Clarkston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Clarkston School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,495 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarkston 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 75% has increased from 74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#176 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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

31%
41%

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49%
53%

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

49%
49%
75%
83.8%

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

(2022-23)
43.4%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.69

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

% American Indian
2%
1%

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

% Asian
1%
9%

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% Hispanic
12%
27%

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

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
77%
47%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,266 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$23,221 MM

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

Spending
$43 MM
$23,150 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$17,212
$21,173

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

Spending / Student
$17,266
$21,108

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

Best Clarkston School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Charles Francis Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 4th St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1284 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Grantham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
Alternative School
1284 Chestnut
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,495 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District is ranked #183 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston School District?
77% of Clarkston School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Clarkston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,266 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,495 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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