Clarkston School District

1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403-2557
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,474 students in Clarkston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Clarkston School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,474 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Clarkston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 63% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#175 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clarkston   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
38%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkston   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
57%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkston   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
80-84%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clarkston   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.68
# American Indian Students
44 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
25%
# Black Students
35 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,973 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
80%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
25
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
209
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,984 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clarkston   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Clarkston   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,443
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clarkston   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,984
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clarkston   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clarkston School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1917 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-8180
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Francis Adams High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 4th St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2553
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 4th Ave
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5506
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grantham Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1253 Poplar St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-2503
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1432 Highland St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5531
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Rank: #77.
Educational Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1284 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clarkston Home Alliance
Alternative School
1294 Chestnut Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 769-5534
Grades: 1-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
Alternative School
1284 Chestnut
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4508
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1294 Chestnut St
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3309
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,474 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston School District?
Clarkston School District is ranked #138 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston School District?
80% of Clarkston School District students are White, 9% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Clarkston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,984 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 2,474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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