Top Rankings
Grand Coulee Dam School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 695 students in Grand Coulee Dam School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Grand Coulee Dam School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
695 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Coulee Dam 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 increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)68.4%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
39%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 1996–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
19%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,341 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,404 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,341
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,404
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Grand Coulee Dam School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Federal Ave
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Lake Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lake Roosevelt Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District manages 3 public schools serving 695 students.
What is the rank of Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District is ranked #294 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Coulee Dam School District?
39% of Grand Coulee Dam School District students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Coulee Dam School District?
Grand Coulee Dam School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Grand Coulee Dam School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,404 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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