- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530132000234
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Charles Francis Adams High School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 530132000234 · Clarkston, WA High · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 18.1:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Heights Elementary (358 students)
Charles Francis Adams High School shrank from 753 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Charles Francis Adams High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
290 students
- Grantham Eleme 252
Grantham Elementary
252 students
What this shows Charles Francis Adams High School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Francis Adams High School compares
Charles Francis Adams High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 59.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.