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American Schools / State detail

Washington

Washington spent $17,899 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #18 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$17,899
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#18/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
17.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
1,088,446
$19,481,642,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
10%
State
65%
Local
26%
Biggest districts in Washington
  1. Seattle School District NO. 1 51,238 $21,806
  2. Lake Washington School District 30,991 $17,053
  3. Spokane School District 28,714 $18,334
  4. Tacoma School District 28,311 $19,679
  5. Kent School District 25,586 $19,199
  6. Puyallup School District 23,104 $16,882

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.