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Pend Oreille County

Washington · Public K-12

Pend Oreille County, Washington reports 12 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 14,050, with a mix of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Pend Oreille County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,825
+179 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
+2 (+22%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 84%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
1,825
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,436
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.6%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
4
657 students
Middle
2
324 students
High
4
563 students
Combined / other
2
281 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Newport School District
1,181 students · 3 districts in Pend Oreille County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pend Oreille County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
86%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
9%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
50
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Pend Oreille County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.

See all 6 schools in Pend Oreille County ranked by score →

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stratton ElementaryNewportElementaryPK-04399·
Newport High SchoolNewportHigh09-12281·
Sadie Halstead Middle SchoolNewportMiddle05-08272·
Newport Home LinkNewportCombinedKG-12170·
Cusick Jr Sr High SchoolCusickHigh06-12147·
Bess Herian ElementaryCusickElementaryKG-05134·
Selkirk Elementary SchoolMetaline FallsElementaryPK-05124·
Home PrideCusickCombinedKG-12111·
Selkirk High SchoolIoneHigh09-1276·
Pend Oreille River SchoolNewportHigh08-1259·
Selkirk Middle SchoolIoneMiddle06-0852·
Kalispel Language Immersion SchoolCusickElementaryKG-080·

Cities in Pend Oreille County

Newport5 schoolsCusick2 schoolsCusick2 schoolsIone2 schoolsMetaline Falls1 school

About Pend Oreille County

Pend Oreille County is a thinly populated Washington county of about 14,050 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 1,825 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,436, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% below the Washington median.

In terms of grade levels, Pend Oreille County covers 4 elementary schools (657 students), 2 middle schools (324), 4 high schools (563), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Pend Oreille County is Newport School District, which alone enrolls about 1,181 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,825 students, increased 11% from the 1,646 reported in SY 2017-18. Pend Oreille County now counts 11 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 84% to 80%.

On this page, the community for Pend Oreille County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pend Oreille County?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Pend Oreille County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 1,825.
How many high schools are in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County, Washington has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 563 students.
How many middle schools are in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County, Washington has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 324 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County, Washington has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 657 students.
What is the largest school district in Pend Oreille County?
Newport School District is the largest school district in Pend Oreille County, serving approximately 1,181 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County has roughly 14,050 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pend Oreille County?
Median household income in Pend Oreille County is $67,436, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pend Oreille County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Pend Oreille County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pend Oreille County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.6% of students in Pend Oreille County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Washington county average of 53.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pend Oreille County schools?
Across Pend Oreille County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.4 to 1.

Pend Oreille County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data