- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Connell, WA
Palouse Junction High School
Federal NCES profile for Palouse Junction High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530573002622
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palouse Junction High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Connell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palouse Junction High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse Junction High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Connell, WA.
School address
District: North Franklin School District · Washington
NCES ID 530573002622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Palouse Junction High School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530573002622 · Connell, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Connell High School (615 students)
Palouse Junction High School shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Palouse Junction High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connell High S
Connell High School
615 students
- Connell Elem
Connell Elem
491 students
- Basin City Ele
Basin City Elem
330 students
- Robert L Olds
Robert L Olds Junior High School
322 students
- Mesa Elem 220
Mesa Elem
220 students
- This school 29
Palouse Junction High School
29 students
What this shows Palouse Junction High School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palouse Junction High School compares
Palouse Junction 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 91% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$17,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White 24.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Palouse Junction High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Franklin School District reports $17,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palouse Junction High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Connell Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basin City Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Olds Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palouse Junction High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Connell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palouse Junction High School
How many students attend Palouse Junction High School?
Palouse Junction High School has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Connell, WA. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse Junction High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse Junction High School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Palouse Junction High School?
86.1% of students at Palouse Junction High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palouse Junction High School?
The largest demographic group at Palouse Junction High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Connell, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palouse Junction High School?
Palouse Junction High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Palouse Junction High School rank among public schools in Connell?
By Resource Investment Index, Palouse Junction High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Connell, 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 Connell on the city page.
What other schools are in North Franklin School District?
Besides Palouse Junction High School, North Franklin School District also operates Connell High School (615 students), Connell Elem (491 students), and Basin City Elem (330 students). See the North Franklin School District district page for the complete list.