Coulee-Hartline School District

410 W Locust St
Coulee City, WA 99115-0428
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Coulee-Hartline School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 170 students in Coulee-Hartline School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Coulee-Hartline School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
170 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coulee-Hartline School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#28 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
60%
41%
60-64%
53%
70-79%
49%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
27.4%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,235 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,635 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,235
$21,173
Spending / Student
$25,635
$21,108

Best Coulee-Hartline School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almira Coulee Hartline High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
413 N. 4th Street
Coulee City, WA 99115
(509) 632-5231
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Coulee City Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 W Locust
Coulee City, WA 99115
(509) 632-5231
Gr: K-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
410 W. Locust St.
Coulee City, WA 99115
(509) 632-5312
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coulee-Hartline School District?
Coulee-Hartline School District manages 3 public schools serving 170 students.
What is the rank of Coulee-Hartline School District?
Coulee-Hartline School District is ranked #33 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coulee-Hartline School District?
81% of Coulee-Hartline School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coulee-Hartline School District?
Coulee-Hartline School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Coulee-Hartline School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,635 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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