- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Harbor, WA
Homeconnection
Federal NCES profile for Homeconnection, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530594002628
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homeconnection earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Homeconnection has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homeconnection ranks #2 of 4 schools in Oak Harbor, WA.
School address
District: Oak Harbor School District · Washington
NCES ID 530594002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Homeconnection grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+26.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 530594002628 · Oak Harbor, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 48.1:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students)
Homeconnection grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+26.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Homeconnection in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Harbor Hig
Oak Harbor High School
1,562 students
- Oak Harbor Int
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
767 students
- North Whidbey
North Whidbey Middle School
705 students
- Hillcrest Elem 460
Hillcrest Elementary
460 students
- Crescent Harbo 419
Crescent Harbor Elem
419 students
- This school 385
Homeconnection
385 students
What this shows Homeconnection reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homeconnection compares
Homeconnection 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 | 48.1:1 | ▲ 173% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
48.1:1
students per teacher
- 173% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$18,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Homeconnection is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Harbor School District reports $18,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homeconnection Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Whidbey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescent Harbor Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homeconnection's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Oak Harbor
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homeconnection
How many students attend Homeconnection?
Homeconnection has 385 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oak Harbor, WA. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homeconnection?
The student-teacher ratio at Homeconnection is 48.1:1, which is 173% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homeconnection?
12.9% of students at Homeconnection are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homeconnection?
The largest demographic group at Homeconnection is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homeconnection?
Homeconnection has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homeconnection rank among schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Homeconnection ranks #2 of 4 schools in Oak Harbor, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Harbor School District?
Besides Homeconnection, Oak Harbor School District also operates Oak Harbor High School (1,562 students), Oak Harbor Intermediate School (767 students), and North Whidbey Middle School (705 students). See the Oak Harbor School District district page for the complete list.