- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
La Conner Elementary shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530411000645 · La Conner, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Conner High School (177 students)
La Conner Elementary shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Conner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Conner Elementary
185 students
- La Conner High
La Conner High School
177 students
- La Conner Midd
La Conner Middle
123 students
What this shows La Conner Elementary reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Conner Elementary compares
La Conner Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for La Conner School District reports $28,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~185 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.