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We Are ESD 113

ESDs connect school communities across Washington by sharing resources and turning state initiatives into local solutions that help students learn and grow. ESD 113 builds partnerships and services that expand what individual districts can accomplish to support what students need to thrive. We provide direct support to students through programs that address academic, social-emotional, and basic needs while helping districts manage essential operations like payroll, technology, communications, and safety so educators can focus on teaching. ESD 113 also connects educators through professional development networks and brings together schools, families, and community organizations to create opportunities that prepare students for success.

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By the Numbers

5

Counties

Our region stretches from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Coast. We serve Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties.

44

School Districts

Most of our districts are small—more than 70 percent have fewer than 1,000 students.

1

Tribal Compact School

Tribal Compact Schools are tribally operated public schools that build educational success for Native students by integrating American Indian language, culture, and history.

70K+

Students

We support students from preschool through high school and beyond, creating learning pathways that meet each student's needs.

8

Non-high School Districts

Some of our smallest school districts choose to send their high school students to larger neighboring districts that can offer comprehensive programs, advanced courses, and a range of extracurricular activities.

150+

Programs

We maximize educational resources by pooling district partnerships to eliminate duplicate costs, secure competitive grants, provide shared services and infrastructure, and create economies of scale—ensuring more dollars reach classrooms and students receive critical programs that individual districts cannot afford alone.

200+

Miles

If you were to drive from the southeast corner of Lewis County to the northwest corner of Grays Harbor, it would take nearly five hours.

56

Years of Service

Since 1969, ESD 113 has fulfilled its legislative mission to support our school districts with essential services, building trusted partnerships that ensure educational equity and opportunity for all students.