- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Conner, WA
La Conner Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Conner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530411001905
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Conner Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Conner · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Conner Middle has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Conner, WA.
School address
District: La Conner School District · Washington
NCES ID 530411001905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
La Conner Middle grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530411001905 · La Conner, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 15.4:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: La Conner Elementary (185 students)
La Conner Middle grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
La Conner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Conner Elem
La Conner Elementary
185 students
- La Conner High
La Conner High School
177 students
- This school
La Conner Middle
123 students
What this shows La Conner Middle reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Conner Middle compares
La Conner Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 25% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.3%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, La Conner Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Conner Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Conner Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Conner Middle
How many students attend La Conner Middle?
La Conner Middle has 123 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Conner, WA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Conner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Conner Middle is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Middle?
56.4% of students at La Conner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Conner Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Conner Middle is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in La Conner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Conner Middle?
La Conner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in La Conner?
By Resource Investment Index, La Conner Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, La Conner School District also operates La Conner Elementary (185 students) and La Conner High School (177 students). See the La Conner School District district page for the complete list.