Selkirk School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Selkirk School District

Selkirk School District serves the full PK-12 span in rural Pend Oreille County in northeastern Washington. The district is small, with a student body that is heavily white, a modest Hispanic share, and very small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. Data on economic disadvantage and special education enrollment was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about those support systems.

State assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show a mixed picture. English language arts proficiency varies noticeably by grade. Third graders met the standard at a rate well above half, while fourth graders and eighth graders both came in around half or slightly below. Fifth and sixth graders were between the two, and seventh graders were similar to fifth. In math, proficiency rates were lower overall, with some grades reaching roughly half or a bit more while others, particularly fourth graders, fell well below half. Science results, available for grades 5 and 8, showed about half or more of students proficient. The overall pattern suggests stronger reading skills in the early elementary grades, with a dip in the upper elementary and middle school years that a parent might want to explore.

Because Selkirk is one of only two districts in Pend Oreille County, the comparison set is narrow. Within that pair, Selkirk’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it at the top, and its chronic absenteeism rate, while still high, was the better of the two. Multiyear trends are not available, as only a single year of data was reported. The district’s graduation rate was also not included in the data; a family considering the high school program may wish to follow up with the school for that figure.

The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Per-pupil spending was in the upper range among the two county districts, which may reflect the added costs of serving a sparse population. Housing values in the communities served by the district, including the areas around Ione and Metaline Falls, sit well below the Washington state average, consistent with the rural character of the region.

A parent-relevant financial change occurred in February 2022, when district voters approved a replacement educational programs and operations levy. This local property tax levy continues to fund district operations, staffing, and student programs, replacing an expiring levy. It represents an ongoing tax obligation for residents. No other major bond measures, curriculum changes, or capital projects were identified in recent years, suggesting a relatively stable operational environment.

Given the small enrollment and rural setting, Selkirk offers an intimate school setting where students across grade spans may receive more individualized attention. The missing data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education, and English learner services means a family cannot fully assess the range of student supports from this data alone. Similarly, the absence of a graduation rate leaves an open question about high school outcomes. Direct inquiry with the district would fill those gaps. For a family seeking a very small, rural district with a levy-backed financial base and academic results that are strongest in early literacy, Selkirk fits that profile.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

260

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 11%

Black 0%

White 82%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 4

38%

—

Gr 5

64%

—

Gr 6

69%

—

Gr 7

55%

—

Gr 8

31%

—

Math

Gr 3

46%

—

Gr 4

23%

—

Gr 5

45%

—

Gr 6

62%

—

Gr 7

45%

—

Gr 8

46%

—

Science

Gr 5

64%

—

Gr 8

38%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Selkirk Elementary School

Selkirk Middle School

Selkirk High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

22%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

63%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$268,333

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$253K to $280K

vs. state typical0.44x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
99139	Ione	$280K	-1.1%	49.9%
99153	Metaline Falls	$253K	+5.1%	40.1%
99119	Cusick	$273K	+2.9%	9.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,354/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

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

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.