Enrollment
123
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Conner Middle compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Conner Middle
La Conner Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Conner, Washington, enrolling 123 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 123 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (33%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
La Conner School District also operates La Conner Elementary (185 students) and La Conner High School (177 students) alongside La Conner Middle.
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 Middle compares
La Conner Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Conner School District, which includes La Conner Middle.
$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 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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Conner on the city page.
Is La Conner Middle a good school?
La Conner Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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