Enrollment
185
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530411000645
La Conner Elementary — La Conner, WA
Federal NCES profile for La Conner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: La Conner School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Conner Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
La Conner Elementary reports 185 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Washington average and 11% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding La Conner School District spends $30,014 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.1% from the state, and 26.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Conner Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Washington — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
69.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,014
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
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.
Overview
Enrollment 185 Top 25% in Washington — larger than 75% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.2% +3% vs state
NCES ID 530411000645
Student demographics
White 38.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 15.1%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Conner School District, which includes La Conner Elementary.
$30,014
Per student
+30%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 26.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about La Conner Elementary
How many students attend La Conner Elementary?
La Conner Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LA CONNER, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Conner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Conner Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Conner Elementary?
46.2% of students at La Conner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Conner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Conner Elementary is White at 38.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in LA CONNER, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Conner Elementary?
La Conner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.