Pe Ell School District

519 North 2nd
Pe Ell, WA 98572-0368
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in Pe Ell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Pe Ell School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
284 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pe Ell 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#218 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
40-44%
53%
30-39%
49%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
49.2%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.69
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
7%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,320 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,063
$21,173
Spending / Student
$22,320
$21,108

Best Pe Ell School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pe Ell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
519 N. 2nd Street
Pe Ell, WA 98572
(360) 291-3244
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Trojan Alternative School
Alternative School
519 N. 2nd Street
Pe Ell, WA 98572
(360) 291-3244
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pe Ell School District?
Pe Ell School District manages 2 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Pe Ell School District?
Pe Ell School District is ranked #227 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pe Ell School District?
81% of Pe Ell School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pe Ell School District?
Pe Ell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pe Ell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,320 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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