Connell Elementary

Summary:

Connell Elementary is a public elementary school in Connell, Washington, serving 506 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the North Franklin School District, which is ranked 219 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Connell Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 77-82% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Connell Elementary's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White and Migrant students performing better than the school's overall averages, while Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students perform significantly worse.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wahitis Elementary in the Othello School District, Connell Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. Despite having relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has not been able to translate these resources into significant academic gains for its students, suggesting the need for a re-evaluation of its resource allocation and implementation of targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1001 W. Clark St
       Connell, WA  99326-0829


(509) 234-4381

District: North Franklin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
927th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,521 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.7%
White:
21.7%
Asian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Connell Elementary ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the North Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Connell Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Franklin School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), White (21.7%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the North Franklin School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connell Elementary is 17, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North Franklin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connell Elementary is $15,521, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the North Franklin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Connell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Connell Elementary 927th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Connell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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North Franklin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Franklin School District 219th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.60 897th 1026 12.6%
2005 13.76 941st 1031 8.7%
2006 15.37 956th 1051 9.0%
2007 23.20 887th 1069 17.0%
2008 26.21 862nd 1067 19.2%
2009 26.61 852nd 1072 20.5%
2010 36.92 729th 1088 33.0%
2011 15.06 991st 1092 9.2%
2012 34.43 791st 1097 27.9%
2013 22.08 945th 1106 14.6%
2015 15.00 952nd 1067 10.8%
2016 16.46 915th 1053 13.1%
2017 18.09 901st 1056 14.7%
2018 13.94 951st 1054 9.8%
2019 10.44 1058th 1130 6.4%
2021 21.35 865th 1107 21.9%
2022 21.09 951st 1169 18.6%
2023 23.91 925th 1169 20.9%
2024 22.94 927th 1168 20.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.78 328th 333 1.5%
2023 28.07 182nd 254 28.3%
2024 36.52 192nd 320 40.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 499th 637 21.7%
2019 24.92 455th 566 19.6%
2022 17.32 454th 478 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.45 788th 835 5.6%
2019 11.97 944th 979 3.6%
2021 27.50 663rd 854 22.4%
2022 24.83 853rd 1019 16.3%
2023 31.24 749th 1013 26.1%
2024 30.77 762nd 1024 25.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 47th 61 23.0%
2019 43.72 32nd 64 50.0%
2021 34.45 16th 23 30.4%
2022 29.03 37th 45 17.8%
2023 31.98 18th 26 30.8%
2024 62.37 10th 25 60.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.20 867th 1004 13.6%
2019 11.78 987th 1068 7.6%
2021 18.66 858th 1008 14.9%
2022 14.00 993rd 1100 9.7%
2023 22.19 880th 1094 19.6%
2024 22.51 874th 1093 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.17 924th 999 7.5%
2019 10.88 1007th 1075 6.3%
2021 24.38 781st 1025 23.8%
2022 30.18 779th 1113 30.0%
2023 24.85 855th 1099 22.2%
2024 23.52 862nd 1099 21.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 488th 540 9.6%
2019 16.45 645th 697 7.5%
2021 27.92 378th 501 24.6%
2022 29.52 516th 694 25.6%
2023 26.02 503rd 633 20.5%
2024 27.64 497th 651 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at Connell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.33 741st 1027 27.8%
2021 55.78 392nd 943 58.4%
2022 58.75 404th 1031 60.8%
2023 75.28 244th 1011 75.9%
2024 49.24 509th 1009 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, February 8, 2010

Open Quote Connell has a great instructional program, and the staff really care about the kids. Just because a school is located in a poor community with a lot of non-english speaking students doesn't mean it is a bad school! My kids went here and they are doing great in High School now! Lots of AP courses under their belts. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Connell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 1 61 149 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 274 0 57 172 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 250 3 48 186 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 230 4 45 188 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 224 2 38 191 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 212 1 31 185 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 216 1 28 196 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 192 3 21 214 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 192 3 21 214 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 181 1 19 236 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 185 0 20 250 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 179 1 19 268 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 175 3 19 260 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 168 3 21 274 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 167 3 10 282 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 167 3 10 282 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 173 3 7 276 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 192 5 7 282 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 192 6 13 295 6 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 179 8 8 272 7 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 164 7 9 284 5 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 169 4 15 306 7 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 157 4 10 346 7 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 158 0 10 354 4 1 7 0 534
2012 134 1 8 342 2 1 7 0 495
2013 126 3 8 332 0 1 8 0 478
2014 120 0 9 340 1 1 11 0 482
2015 124 0 7 388 0 1 5 0 525
2016 114 1 9 391 1 1 7 0 524
2017 102 0 13 401 0 0 9 0 525
2018 134 0 13 415 1 0 11 0 574
2019 123 0 12 415 1 0 10 1 562
2020 120 0 11 408 1 0 7 2 549
2021 91 0 9 367 0 0 5 1 473
2022 117 0 10 369 1 0 6 0 503
2023 110 0 8 378 4 0 6 0 506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 26.0 18.3 0
1989 503 22.0 22.8 n/a
1990 487 23.0 21.1 0
1991 468 22.2 21.0 n/a
1992 455 23.2 19.6 n/a
1993 429 22.0 19.5 n/a
1994 441 23.8 18.5 n/a
1995 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
1996 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
1997 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
1998 455 28.5 16.0 n/a
1999 467 28.3 16.5 n/a
2000 459 29.1 15.8 n/a
2001 466 24.1 19.3 n/a
2002 464 21.1 22.0 78
2003 464 21.1 22.0 78
2004 459 23.0 20.0 80.2
2005 488 23.4 20.9 73.6
2006 512 24.9 20.6 69.3
2007 474 25.0 19.0 70.7
2008 469 22.0 21.3 70.6
2009 501 22.0 22.8 66.5
2010 524 24.4 21.4 71.4
2011 534 25.1 21.2 75.3
2012 495 24.3 20.3 78.2
2013 478 26.0 18.3 76.8
2014 482 n/a n/a 79.5
2015 525 33.0 15.9 77.1
2016 524 30.0 17.4 78.2
2017 525 30.7 17.0 80.2
2018 574 32.3 17.7 78.6
2019 562 31.4 17.8 76
2020 549 32.3 16.9 78.9
2021 473 30.3 15.6 78.6
2022 503 31.5 15.9 76.7
2023 506 29.6 17.0 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Connell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 26.0 18.3 0
1989 503 22.0 22.8 n/a
1990 487 23.0 21.1 0
1991 468 22.2 21.0 n/a
1992 455 23.2 19.6 n/a
1993 429 22.0 19.5 n/a
1994 441 23.8 18.5 n/a
1995 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
1996 430 24.8 17.3 n/a
1997 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
1998 455 28.5 16.0 n/a
1999 467 28.3 16.5 n/a
2000 459 29.1 15.8 n/a
2001 466 24.1 19.3 n/a
2002 464 21.1 22.0 78
2003 464 21.1 22.0 78
2004 459 23.0 20.0 80.2
2005 488 23.4 20.9 73.6
2006 512 24.9 20.6 69.3
2007 474 25.0 19.0 70.7
2008 469 22.0 21.3 70.6
2009 501 22.0 22.8 66.5
2010 524 24.4 21.4 71.4
2011 534 25.1 21.2 75.3
2012 495 24.3 20.3 78.2
2013 478 26.0 18.3 76.8
2014 482 n/a n/a 79.5
2015 525 33.0 15.9 77.1
2016 524 30.0 17.4 78.2
2017 525 30.7 17.0 80.2
2018 574 32.3 17.7 78.6
2019 562 31.4 17.8 76
2020 549 32.3 16.9 78.9
2021 473 30.3 15.6 78.6
2022 503 31.5 15.9 76.7
2023 506 29.6 17.0 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.0%0.0%1.3%2.5%85.0%85.0%97.5%85.0%87.5%85.0%
201784.6%1.1%0.0%2.2%1.1%86.8%87.9%93.4%85.7%85.7%87.9%
201943.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%56.8%60.5%66.7%45.7%58.0%60.5%
202094.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.8%94.6%94.6%96.4%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%
202196.5%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%98.3%96.5%98.3%98.3%96.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.5%
202289.4%3.0%1.5%1.5%3.0%92.4%92.4%92.4%90.9%92.4%93.9%93.9%93.9%92.4%
202388.4%2.9%0.0%2.9%0.0%89.9%89.9%97.1%92.8%89.9%92.8%92.8%92.8%89.9%
202489.1%3.1%0.0%3.1%3.1%93.8%92.2%93.8%90.6%92.2%95.3%95.3%95.3%92.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201935.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.3%35.8%95.1%93.8%96.3%37.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201969.7%0.4%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.6%99.3%99.3%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Connell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,454 (12.7%) $10,003 (87.3%) $11,458
2020 $1,360 (14.3%) $8,121 (85.7%) $9,481
2021 $1,554 (9.8%) $14,312 (90.2%) $15,867
2022 $2,332 (15.0%) $13,189 (85.0%) $15,521

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1058th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 925th of 1169 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connell Elementary)26.829.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)29.931.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Connell Elementary)33.348.3
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (North Franklin School District)39.942.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connell Elementary)21.132.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)22.833.1
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Connell Elementary)40.937.7
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)36.136.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connell Elementary)38.139.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)38.138.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Connell Elementary)27.421.1
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)32.224.3
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Connell Elementary)34.535.2
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Franklin School District)36.638.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connell Elementary)33.835.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)40.738.8
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Connell Elementary)18.823.2
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)29.527.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Connell Elementary)30.334.3
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)41.637.1
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Connell Elementary)29.831.8
 2%
   All Grades Math (North Franklin School District)31.326.4
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Connell Elementary)34.535.2
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (North Franklin School District)36.328.4
 8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562506
 10%
African American00
American Indian14
 300%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic415378
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White123110
 10.6%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%82.4%
 6.4%


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Connell Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Connell Elementary are 75% Hispanic, 22% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Connell Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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