Nespelem School District

District Overview
Located along 229 Schoolhouse Loop Road in Nespelem, Washington, the Nespelem School District is an active, traditional public school system set within a remote rural community in the eastern part of the state. Operating two school facilities, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the tenth grade. This targeted grade range allows the district to nurture foundational early childhood development through elementary education, while seamlessly guiding adolescents through middle school and their initial high school years before they transition to upper-secondary programs.

The district serves a tight-knit student body of 150 pupils with a deeply rooted cultural identity; the vast majority of enrolled learners identify as American Indian, alongside multiracial and Hispanic youth. To support these students, Nespelem School District maintains a strong professional workforce totaling nearly 64 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 26 classroom teachers, 8 instructional aides, and 29 dedicated support personnel, creating an exceptionally supportive environment characterized by small class sizes and personalized care. Families, community members, and educational researchers can explore further details by visiting the district online at www.nsdeagles.org or by calling the administrative office directly at (509) 634-4541.
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Total Schools
150
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nespelem School District
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic7
Two or More16
American Indian126
  • American Indian
    126 (84.0%)
  • Two or More
    16 (10.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.7%)
  • White
    1 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Nespelem School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:150*
Teachers (FTE):26.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in Nespelem School District
Found 2 Schools