Washington Fast Facts

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  • 40%

    Washington residents think K–12 education in Washington is headed in the right direction.

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

Washington K–12 Education Spending

$20.2 Billion

Total Washington Public Education Revenue

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Washington Public School Hiring and Salary Trends Since 1992

  • $1,012

    Avg. District Busing Expenditure Per Pupil

  • 5.6%

    Total Spending Per Pupil

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Inter-District

Washington does not provide support nor does it require districts to pay for the transportation of inter-district transfer students.

Charter School

Washington does not provide support nor does it require districts to pay for the transportation of charter school students.

Private School

Washington does not provide support nor does it require districts to pay for the transportation of private school students.

State Student Transportation Statutes

Inter-District: West’s RCWA 28A.160.010

Charter Schools: WA ST § 28A.710.280

Private Schools: RCW 28A.320.080 and 28A.160.020

Transporting School Choice Students, 2020