Enrollment
2,121
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530309003751
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale — Goldendale, WA
Federal NCES profile for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Goldendale School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale reports 2,121 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% below the Washington average and 38% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 2121 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Goldendale School District spends $19,762 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.2% from local sources (property taxes), 81.1% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Connections Academy Goldendale compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,121 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
$19,762
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,121 Top 99% in Washington — larger than 1% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 31.9% -29% vs state
NCES ID 530309003751
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 2121:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goldendale School District, which includes Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
$19,762
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 81.1%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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- 255
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other school in Goldendale, WA.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Goldendale, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.