North Franklin School District

1100 W Clark St
Connell, WA 99326-0829
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,078 students in North Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Franklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,078 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Franklin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#241 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
37%
53%
30%
49%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
73%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
25%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,264 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,692
$18,891
Spending / Student
$16,264
$19,344

Best North Franklin School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Connell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Connell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Basin City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pepiot Road
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Connell Preschool
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,078 students.
What is the rank of North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District is ranked #246 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Franklin School District?
73% of North Franklin School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,264 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,078 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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