Enrollment
615
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530573000848
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connell High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connell High School
Connell High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Connell, Washington, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (25%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 615 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Connell's high schools, it stands alongside Palouse Junction High School (29 students): Connell High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
North Franklin School District also operates Connell Elem (491 students) and Basin City Elem (330 students) alongside Connell 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 Connell High School compares
Connell 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Franklin School District, which includes Connell High School.
$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 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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 high schools in Connell
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Connell High School a good school?
Connell High School earns 44/100 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 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.
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