Enrollment
185
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Conner, WA
La Conner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Conner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530411000645
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Conner Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Conner · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Conner Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Conner, WA.
School address
District: La Conner School District · Washington
NCES ID 530411000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-38% 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
What stands out at La Conner Elementary
La Conner Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in La Conner, Washington, enrolling 185 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, La Conner Elementary is leaner than roughly 93% of Washington schools and 38% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (31%) (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Conner School District spends $26,723 per pupil, 37% above the Washington average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Conner School District also operates La Conner High School (177 students) and La Conner Middle (123 students) alongside La Conner Elementary.
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 La Conner Elementary compares
La Conner Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$26,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, La Conner Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Conner School District, which includes La Conner Elementary.
$26,723
Per student
+37%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How La Conner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Conner Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Conner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Conner Elementary
How many students attend La Conner Elementary?
La Conner Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is an 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 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower 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 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% of enrollment, in La Conner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Conner Elementary?
La Conner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Conner Elementary rank among public schools in La Conner?
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Conner, 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 La Conner on the city page.
Is La Conner Elementary a good school?
La Conner Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. 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 La Conner School District?
Besides La Conner Elementary, La Conner School District also operates La Conner High School (177 students) and La Conner Middle (123 students). See the La Conner School District district page for the complete list.
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