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Tumwater School District

Washington · Public School District
15
Schools
6,461
Students
$18,096
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
35.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
91.1%
Graduation Rate
+4.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tumwater School District is a public school district in Washington serving 6,461 students across 15 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,096 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Black Lake ElementaryKG–05379
East Olympia ElementaryPK–05605
Littlerock Elementary SchoolKG–05355
Michael T Simmons ElementaryKG–05479
Peter G Schmidt ElementaryPK–05578
Tumwater Hill ElementaryPK–05370
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
George Bush Middle School06–08747
Tumwater Middle School06–08616
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A G West Black Hills High School09–12833
Cascadia High School08–12109
New Market High School10–1231
New Market Skills Center11–12114
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E06–1210
Tumwater High School09–121,111
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tumwater Virtual AcademyKG–12124
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,096+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
30%
State
62.2%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal
8.2%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
6,461
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.1%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.1% graduation rate — 4.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,096 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tumwater School District?
Tumwater School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,461 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tumwater School District?
The graduation rate is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tumwater School District spend per student?
Tumwater School District spends $18,096 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tumwater School District?
36% of students in Tumwater School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tumwater School District?
No, Tumwater School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tumwater School District serve?
Tumwater School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tumwater School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tumwater School District is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.