Shaw Island School District

44 Hoffman Cove Rd
Shaw Island, WA 98286-0426
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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

This School District
State Average (WA)
(18-19)
≥50%
50%
(18-19)
≥50%
61%
(2022-23)
66.7%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

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

This School District
This State (WA)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Island Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Hoffman Cove Road
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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