North Franklin School District

CONNELL, Washington — 8 schools

2,037
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$17,473
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Franklin School District operates 8 public schools serving 2,037 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,071 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,473 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 9.9% local, 72.1% state, and 18.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $96,316 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #114 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 425.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Connell High School accounts for 29.7% of all North Franklin School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Franklin School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Franklin School District school enrollment varies 31× across entities

North Franklin School District school enrollment ranges from 20 students (lowest) to 615 students (highest), a spread of 595 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Franklin School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 69.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North Franklin School District student-counselor ratio is 426:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Franklin School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Franklin School District is typically wider than the North Franklin School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
72.1%
State
9.9%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
114 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,122
Studio/mo
$1,268
1 BR/mo
$1,538
2 BR/mo
$2,071
3 BR/mo
$2,385
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$96,316
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in North Franklin School District.

White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

425.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Franklin School District

School Enrollment
Connell High School
615
Connell Elem
491
Basin City Elem
330
Robert L Olds Junior High School
322
Mesa Elem
220
North Franklin Virtual Academy
44
Palouse Junction High School
29
Connell Preschool
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Franklin School District?

North Franklin School District has 8 schools, including 2 high, 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,037 students.

How much does North Franklin School District spend per student?

North Franklin School District spends $17,473 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #114 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in North Franklin School District?

The average teacher salary in North Franklin School District is $96,316 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Franklin School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Franklin School District?

North Franklin School District students are 72.9% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Franklin School District?

North Franklin School District has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #114 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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