Oakesdale School District

First & Mccoy
Oakesdale, WA 99158-0228
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oakesdale 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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Oakesdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Oakesdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2,562 Schools
# Students
79 Students
1,101,913 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
62,271 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oakesdale 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#155 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
41%
40-44%
53%
40-59%
49%
(21-22)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
3%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
96%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $49,152 is higher than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has grown by 87% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,177 is higher than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 79% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,152
$18,799
Spending / Student
$45,177
$19,250

Best Oakesdale School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakesdale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakesdale School District?
Oakesdale School District manages 1 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the rank of Oakesdale School District?
Oakesdale School District is ranked #228 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 Oakesdale School District?
96% of Oakesdale School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakesdale School District?
Oakesdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Oakesdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,177 is higher than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 79% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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