Enrollment
2,121
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
What stands out at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a large combined-grade school in Goldendale, Washington, enrolling 2,121 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,121 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 2121 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Goldendale School District spends $12,569 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Goldendale School District also operates Goldendale High School (322 students) and Goldendale Primary School (302 students) alongside Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
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 Washington Connections Academy Goldendale compares
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goldendale School District, which includes Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
$12,569
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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 public 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% 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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale a good school?
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. 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 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.
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