Top Rankings
Nespelem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 150 students in Nespelem 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 Nespelem School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
150 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nespelem 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)55.3%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
84%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
47%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,693 is higher 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 $35,200 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,693
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$35,200
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nespelem School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd, Po Bo
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District manages 2 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District is ranked #306 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nespelem School District?
84% of Nespelem School District students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nespelem School District?
Nespelem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Nespelem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,200 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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