Easton School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Easton School District

The Easton School District serves students from preschool through twelfth grade in a very small, rural corner of Kittitas County, Washington. The district operates two schools, one for elementary grades and one for secondary grades, and the entire student population is small enough that state testing results for individual grade levels are suppressed to protect student privacy. Only combined results across all grades are available, and they reflect a single year of data. In English language arts, about half of students met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In science, the share was similar. In math, the proficiency rate was notably lower. Without multi-year trends, it is not possible to say whether these results are improving or declining, though a parent may want to ask the district directly about academic progress over time.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic minority and a very small number of students who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available, so a fuller picture of economic and learning support needs is missing. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate, however, falls in the most favorable quarter among Kittitas County’s districts, meaning that on this measure, students are generally attending school regularly. Per-pupil current spending is on the higher end compared to other districts in the county, which may reflect the additional resources needed to run a small, geographically isolated system.

The communities served by the district include the unincorporated areas of Easton, Snoqualmie Pass, Cle Elum, and Ronald. These are mountain communities along the Interstate 90 corridor through the Cascade Range. Home values in the district area are above the national median, though they vary across the four zip codes, with the highest values in the Snoqualmie Pass area and more modest values around Easton itself. The housing market has shown a slight softening recently, but the area remains relatively expensive. The national economic context shows a 30-year fixed mortgage rate just above six percent and a national median household income around $83,000, which helps frame affordability for families moving into the district.

No recent parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or leadership transitions, were found in public sources for this district. That may simply reflect the district’s very small scale, where local news coverage is limited. Parents researching this district should consider that the available academic data is thin due to the small enrollment, making it difficult to compare performance with larger districts. The high per-pupil spending and low chronic absenteeism rate are positive indicators, but a family would likely want to visit the schools, speak with staff, and learn about course offerings, extracurriculars, and support services directly, as those details are not captured in this profile.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 28%

White 67%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 2%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Easton School

Easton Secondary School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$663,092

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$474K to $846K

vs. state typical1.10x

vs. national typical1.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98068	Snoqualmie Pass	$846K	-1.5%	47.3%
98925	Easton	$474K	+0.3%	38.7%
98940	Ronald	$564K	-3.8%	13.1%
98922	Cle Elum	$613K	+0.2%	0.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,346/mo

Home price / national median income7.9x

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.