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Wahkiakum County

Washington · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 431 students, in a county of 4,658 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
431
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,653
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.6%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wahkiakum School District
431 students · 1 district in Wahkiakum County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wahkiakum 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
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.5% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle SchoolCathlametElementaryKG-08271·
Wahkiakum High SchoolCathlametHigh09-12160·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wahkiakum County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Wahkiakum County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 431.
How many high schools are in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County, Washington has 1 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum School District is the largest school district in Wahkiakum County, serving approximately 431 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County, Washington has a population of approximately 4,658, with a median age of 55. About 17.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wahkiakum County?
Median household income in Wahkiakum County is $62,653, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wahkiakum County?
Approximately 21.8% of adults 25 and older in Wahkiakum County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wahkiakum County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.6% of students in Wahkiakum 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 56.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wahkiakum County schools?
Across Wahkiakum County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County residents are approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wahkiakum County is owner-occupied?
Wahkiakum County has about 2,250 housing units, of which roughly 83.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data