Lopez School District

86 School Rd
Lopez Island, WA 98261-8000
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 219 students in Lopez School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lopez School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
219 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lopez School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#122 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
41%
50-54%
53%
60-69%
49%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
27%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
65%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,603 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,881 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,603
$18,796
Spending / Student
$24,881
$19,247

Best Lopez School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: K-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lopez School District?
Lopez School District manages 3 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Lopez School District?
Lopez School District is ranked #119 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lopez School District?
65% of Lopez School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lopez School District?
Lopez School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lopez School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,881 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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