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Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

Grades KG–12 · Lacy, WA · NCES 530309003751

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4501 Intelco Loop SE Suite 201 · Lacy, WA 98503

At a glance

Reported students

2,121

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

73.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

28.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Washington other enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

302

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale: 2,121 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

28.9:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,446
Teachers (FTE)
101
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1

What the reported data says about Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Lacy. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Goldendale School District. NCES reports 2,121 students for 2024–25.

Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.9:1, above the Washington median of 23.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

  1. 1How do the reported 28.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.2%
Students with disabilities
14%
Free/reduced-price lunch
41.9%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.33

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White61.8%
  • Hispanic18.3%
  • Black4.9%
  • Asian3.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
  • Multiracial9.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Goldendale School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Goldendale Support Service Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

13 reported students

Goldendale High School

High · Grades 09–12

322 reported students

Goldendale Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

302 reported students

Goldendale Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

255 reported students

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