North River School District

2867 N River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537-9743
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North River 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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 61 students in North River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in North River School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
1 School
2,565 Schools
# Students
61 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North River 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.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#184 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
41%
40-49%
53%
<50%
49%
(18-19)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
20%
26%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
69%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,672 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 $40,607 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,672
$18,796
Spending / Student
$40,607
$19,246

Best North River School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North River School District?
North River School District manages 1 public schools serving 61 students.
What is the rank of North River School District?
North River School District is ranked #195 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North River School District?
69% of North River School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North River School District?
North River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,607 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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