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Steptoe School District

Public school districtGrades PK–8

Serves Steptoe.

Steptoe’s Schools page →

Students
47
Schools
1
Spent per student
$21,773
WA $18,444
Students per teacher
15:1
The gist

What stands out about Steptoe School District

  • Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
  • Reading proficiency 16 pts above the state
  • Spends 18% more per student than the WA average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 29.9% since 2020–21

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Steptoe. Grade by grade →

PK–8Steptoe Elementary SchoolThis district

Test scores vs. WA

2021–22
Math proficiency40–59%
State average 40.1% · 24 students tested · small group: the state reports a range
Reading / language arts60–79%
State average 53.4% · 24 students tested · small group: the state reports a range

90% of students in the tested grades sat the 2022 tests.

Reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute); the newest year for each measure.

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,773 per student · 18% above WA
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 45%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 14%State 77%Federal 9%

Fiscal 2022–24 includes federal pandemic relief (ESSER).

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
67’20
53’21
35’22
44’23
47’24

Down 29.9% since 2020–21.

Students
White 85%Hispanic 4%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Two or more races 2%

Schools in the district

1 public school. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools.

Steptoe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Steptoe
47 students15:1

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES school directory 2024–25 and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau’s school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: state results reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express and the Urban Institute).