- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldendale, WA
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Federal NCES profile for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530309003751
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,121
- students enrolled
School address
District: Goldendale School District · Washington
NCES ID 530309003751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale held near 2,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-56 students YoY 530309003751 · Goldendale, WA Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,121 enr · 31.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Goldendale High School (322 students)
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale held near 2,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
2,121 students
- Goldendale Hig 322
Goldendale High School
322 students
- Goldendale Pri 302
Goldendale Primary School
302 students
- Goldendale Mid 255
Goldendale Middle School
255 students
- Goldendale Sup 13
Goldendale Support Service Center
13 students
What this shows Washington Connections Academy Goldendale reports 2,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Connections Academy Goldendale compares
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,121 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,121
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$12,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 2121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goldendale School District reports $12,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Connections Academy Goldendale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldendale High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Goldendale Support Service Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Connections Academy Goldendale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
How many students attend Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has 2,121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldendale, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,115 (2022-23) → 2,059 (2023-24), nearly flat (-56).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
31.9% of students at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
The largest demographic group at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Goldendale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Goldendale School District?
Besides Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, Goldendale School District also operates Goldendale High School (322 students), Goldendale Primary School (302 students), and Goldendale Middle School (255 students). See the Goldendale School District district page for the complete list.