Enrollment
670
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarkston, WA
Charles Francis Adams High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Francis Adams High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530132000234
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Francis Adams High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Francis Adams High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Francis Adams High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Francis Adams High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles Francis Adams High School
Charles Francis Adams High School is a mid-sized high school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 418 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarkston's high schools, it stands alongside Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement (9 students): Charles Francis Adams High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 9:1).
Clarkston School District also operates Heights Elementary (358 students) and Lincoln Middle School (346 students) alongside Charles Francis Adams High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles Francis Adams High School compares
Charles Francis Adams High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Charles Francis Adams High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Charles Francis Adams High School.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charles Francis Adams High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grantham Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Francis Adams High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Clarkston
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Francis Adams High School
How many students attend Charles Francis Adams High School?
Charles Francis Adams High School has 670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarkston, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Francis Adams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Francis Adams High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Francis Adams High School?
41.8% of students at Charles Francis Adams High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Francis Adams High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Francis Adams High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Francis Adams High School?
Charles Francis Adams High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles Francis Adams High School rank among public schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Francis Adams High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarkston on the city page.
Is Charles Francis Adams High School a good school?
Charles Francis Adams High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clarkston School District?
Besides Charles Francis Adams High School, Clarkston School District also operates Heights Elementary (358 students), Lincoln Middle School (346 students), and Parkway Elementary (330 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.
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