- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Connell Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530573000847 · Connell, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Connell High School (615 students)
Connell Elem held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Connell Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connell High S
Connell High School
615 students
- This school
Connell Elem
491 students
- Basin City Ele
Basin City Elem
330 students
- Robert L Olds
Robert L Olds Junior High School
322 students
- Mesa Elem 220
Mesa Elem
220 students
- North Franklin 44
North Franklin Virtual Academy
44 students
What this shows Connell Elem reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connell Elem compares
Connell Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for North Franklin School District reports $17,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.