North Franklin School District

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Connell, Washington - 8 schools

An equity score of 58/100 ranks North Franklin School District #84 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,771 per pupil, North Franklin School District ranks #174 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,037
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$17,771
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 combined, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,771 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.9% local, 72.1% state, and 18.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 58/100, ranked #84 of 239 in Washington against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 425.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Mesa Elem, with a diversity index of 47.1/100.

Its largest campus is Connell High School, enrolling 615 students (30% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Connell Preschool, at 20 students, a 31x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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

That dominant concentration means North Franklin School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: 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

North Franklin School District reports 68.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
72.1%
State
9.9%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
84 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 39.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North Franklin School District's schools, below the Washington average of 53.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Mesa Elem 47.1
  2. 2 Connell High School 41.2
  3. 3 North Franklin Virtual Academy 40.8
  4. 4 Robert L Olds Junior High School 39.4
  5. 5 Connell Elem 39.3

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

How North Franklin School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hockinson School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Sultan School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Blaine School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Eatonville School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Rochester School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Franklin School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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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 combined. Total enrollment is 2,037 students.

How much does North Franklin School District spend per student?

North Franklin School District spends $17,771 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #84 in Washington.

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 58/100, ranking #84 out of 239 districts in Washington.