Enrollment
491
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Connell, WA
Connell Elem
Federal NCES profile for Connell Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530573000847
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connell Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Connell Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connell Elem ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573000847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connell Elem compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connell Elem
Connell Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Connell, Washington, enrolling 491 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (23%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students) and Basin City Elem (330 students) alongside Connell Elem.
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 Connell Elem compares
Connell Elem on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 59% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Washington - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
White 22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Connell Elem is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Franklin School District, which includes Connell Elem.
$16,055
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.9%
State 72.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Connell Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Franklin Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connell Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 44:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Connell Elem
How many students attend Connell Elem?
Connell Elem has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Connell, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connell Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Connell Elem is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connell Elem?
71.7% of students at Connell Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connell Elem?
The largest demographic group at Connell Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Connell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connell Elem?
Connell Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connell Elem rank among public schools in Connell?
By Resource Investment Index, Connell Elem ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Connell, 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 Connell on the city page.
Is Connell Elem a good school?
Connell Elem earns 43/100 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 North Franklin School District?
Besides Connell Elem, North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students), Basin City Elem (330 students), and Robert L Olds Junior High School (322 students). See the North Franklin School District district page for the complete list.
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