Top Rankings
Shaw Island 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 8 students in Shaw Island School District.
Public Schools in Shaw Island School District have a diversity score of 0.22, which is less than the Washington public school average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1 School
2,552 Schools
# Students
8 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
61%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)66.7%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
13%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
87%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$397,000
$20,715 MM
Spending
$379,000
$21,212 MM
Best Shaw Island School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Hoffman Cove Road
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Shaw Island, WA 98286
(360) 468-2570
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaw Island School District?
Shaw Island School District manages 1 public schools serving 8 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Shaw Island School District?
87% of Shaw Island School District students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaw Island School District?
Shaw Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
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