- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Conner, WA
La Conner High School
Federal NCES profile for La Conner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530411000646
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Conner High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Conner · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Conner High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Conner, WA.
School address
District: La Conner School District · Washington
NCES ID 530411000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
La Conner High School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530411000646 · La Conner, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 14.8:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: La Conner Elementary (185 students)
La Conner High School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Conner High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Conner Elem
La Conner Elementary
185 students
- This school
La Conner High School
177 students
- La Conner Midd
La Conner Middle
123 students
What this shows La Conner High School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Conner High School compares
La Conner High School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.4%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, La Conner High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Conner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Conner High School'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 high 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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Conner High School
How many students attend La Conner High School?
La Conner High School has 177 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Conner, WA. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Conner High School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 High School?
55.7% of students at La Conner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Conner High School?
The largest demographic group at La Conner High School is American Indian / Alaska Native 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 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Conner High School?
La Conner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Conner High School rank among public schools in La Conner?
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner High School ranks #3 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 High School, La Conner School District also operates La Conner Elementary (185 students) and La Conner Middle (123 students). See the La Conner School District district page for the complete list.