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The 2024–2025 Enrollment Reporting window has closed.
The enrollment reporting window has closed. If your school missed the deadline or needs to make updates, please contact the Private Schools Manager for assistance.
What is Enrollment Reporting?
Enrollment reporting provides a valuable snapshot of private school demographics and trends across Washington state. This data, self-reported annually by private schools, is instrumental in creating a comprehensive understanding of the private school population and its role within the broader educational landscape.
Why Does this Data Matter?
- Accurate Representation: Enrollment data helps paint a detailed picture of Washington’s diverse private school population, offering insights that challenge stereotypes and address misinformation.
- Statewide Comparisons: The data enables meaningful comparisons with public school enrollment, revealing trends and supporting efforts to meet community needs.
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Regulatory Compliance: Schools fulfill statutory attendance reporting requirements (RCW 28A.195.060) through the enrollment reporting process, ensuring adherence to state regulations.
What Data is Collected?
Private schools report the following key data elements:
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Total enrollment of full-time, in-person K-12 students.
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Demographic information, including race/ethnicity categories, for K-12 students.
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Enrollment of students in Early Learning/Pre-K programs, if applicable.
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Enrollment of full-time, Washington state-resident students in online programs, if applicable.
Demographic Information and Enrollment Trends
For more information concerning federally mandated demographic categories, please see Definitions for New Race and Ethnicity Categories.
For more detailed demographic data, please visit the main Private Schools webpage, where you can find the latest research brief on enrollment trends from 2018–2019 to 2024–2025.