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What's the state of after-school transportation at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
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Enrollment
2,121
Combined
DISTRICT 603 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOLDENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530309003751
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
4501 Intelco Loop SE Suite 201, Lacy, WA 98503 · (509) 818-0509 · Thurston County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED13-CITYVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,121 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
28.9:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 33.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
889 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 | 3% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 75 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 3% |
| Grade 5 | 72 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 116 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 159 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 223 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 278 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 340 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 333 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 269 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 75% smaller than its 8th grade class (223).
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
40.1%
WA avg 58.4% . +0.3pp since 2021
Math
18.3%
WA avg 51.2% . -1.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 40 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 18 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 58 and 51. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are down about 2 points.
Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.1% | 18.3% |
| 2023-24 | 44.5% | 20.4% |
| 2022-23 | 42.3% | 17.9% |
| 2021-22 | 39.8% | 19.9% |
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,121
+735 (+53%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,121 | 73.5 | 28.9:1 | 42% (889) |
| 2023-24 | 2,059 | 75.5 | 27.3:1 | 47% (958) |
| 2022-23 | 2,115 | N/A | N/A | 40% (848) |
| 2020-21 | 1,386 | N/A | N/A | 1% (7) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale.
About Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a large combined-grade school in Washington, with an address in Lacy. It educates 2,121 students in kindergarten through 12. The school's enrollment is 940% above the 204 average for combined schools in Washington.
Goldendale School District serves 3,013 students across 5 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is 62% White. It is also 18% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 5% Black, and 3% Asian. For comparison, the population of Thurston County is roughly 72% White. By the diversity index, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale comes in at 57%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 28.9:1 at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, with 73.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among combined schools in Washington, the typical ratio is 33.2:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 42% of enrollment. Across public schools in Thurston County, the average is about the same, 43%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Thurston County, median household income is about $96,563, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is one of 86 public schools in Thurston County, which together enroll about 44,412 students.
Horizons Elementary is located about 1.0 miles from Washington Connections Academy Goldendale. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Washington Connections Academy Goldendale as City: Small. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
The 2020-21 count was 1,386 students and the 2024-25 count was 2,121. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Thurston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
299,067
Census ACS
Median income
$96,563
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
44,412 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Goldendale School District
- Goldendale High SchoolHigh · 322 students
- Goldendale Primary SchoolElementary · 302 students
- Goldendale Middle SchoolMiddle · 255 students
- Goldendale Support Service CenterElementary · 13 students
Nearby schools
- Horizons Elementary1.0 mi · 580
- Aspire Middle School1.1 mi · 323
- Komachin Middle School1.1 mi · 640
- Chambers Prairie Elementary School1.2 mi · 490
- Lakes Elementary School1.3 mi · 495
- Timberline High School1.4 mi · 1,401
Frequently asked questions
About Washington Connections Academy GoldendaleHow large is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale enrolls approximately 2,121 students in grades KG-12.
Is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Washington Connections Academy Goldendale have?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale employs 74 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 28.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Student demographics at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale are roughly 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale public or private?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a public K-12 school, overseen by Goldendale School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.