Kahlotus School District

100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335-0069
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kahlotus 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 59 students in Kahlotus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Kahlotus School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,552 Schools
# Students
59 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kahlotus 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#176 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
41%
40-59%
53%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
44%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
47%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $42,814 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,627 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,814
$18,891
Spending / Student
$45,627
$19,344

Best Kahlotus School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kahlotus Elementary & High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Martin St
Kahlotus, WA 99335
(509) 282-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kahlotus School District?
Kahlotus School District manages 1 public schools serving 59 students.
What is the rank of Kahlotus School District?
Kahlotus School District is ranked #185 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kahlotus School District?
47% of Kahlotus School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kahlotus School District?
Kahlotus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kahlotus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,627 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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