Wapato School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 212 W 3rd St in Wapato, Washington, the Wapato School District serves as an active, traditional public school system within the greater Yakima metropolitan region. Characterized by its fringe town setting, the district operates 11 schools providing seamless educational pathways for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to offer accessible learning opportunities across all primary and secondary grade levels, the district maintains a welcoming environment for families, with central contacts and resources available via its community web portal at www.wapatosd.org.

With a total student body of 3,198 learners, the district showcases a culturally vibrant community that includes significant Hispanic (2,473 students) and American Indian (543 students) student populations, among others. To champion student achievement and provide tailored classroom support, the district maintains an expansive operational context backed by nearly 772 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 378 dedicated teachers, 43 instructional aides, and over 350 support staff personnel, delivering a comprehensive network of academic guidance, administrative care, and holistic student services.
11
Total Schools
3,198
Total Students
377.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wapato School District
Demographic Student Count
White67
Hispanic2,473
Black8
Asian57
Two or More46
American Indian543
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    2,473 (77.4%)
  • American Indian
    543 (17.0%)
  • White
    67 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    57 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    46 (1.4%)
  • Black
    8 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wapato School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High4
Other0
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:11
Students:3,198*
Teachers (FTE):377.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5