Pullman School District

240 Se Dexter St
Pullman, WA 99163-3585
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,689 students in Pullman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Pullman School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
6 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
2,689 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pullman School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#23 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
59%
41%
67%
53%
71%
49%
96%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
63%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,243 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,323
$18,796
Spending / Student
$22,243
$19,247

Best Pullman School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Pullman High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Kamiak Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pullman School District?
Pullman School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,689 students.
What is the rank of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District is ranked #23 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pullman School District?
63% of Pullman School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pullman School District?
Pullman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pullman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,243 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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