- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Connell, WA
Connell High School
Federal NCES profile for Connell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530573000848
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connell High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Connell High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connell High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Connell High School grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 530573000848 · Connell, WA High · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 18.6:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Connell Elem (491 students)
Connell High School grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Connell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Connell High School
615 students
- Connell Elem
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 High School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connell High School compares
Connell High School is a growing 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 24.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Connell High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 High School'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
Similar high schools in Connell
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Connell High School
How many students attend Connell High School?
Connell High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Connell, WA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connell High School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connell High School?
64.1% of students at Connell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connell High School?
The largest demographic group at Connell High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Connell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connell High School?
Connell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Connell?
By Resource Investment Index, Connell High School ranks #1 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 High School, North Franklin School District also operates Connell Elem (491 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.