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La Conner School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 308 students in La Conner School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in La Conner School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,832 Schools
# Students
485 Students
737,736 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
43,880 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Conner 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
34%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
39%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,268 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,006 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,268
$18,891
Spending / Student
$28,006
$19,344
Best La Conner School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Conner Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3172
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3172
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
La Conner Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 N. 6th St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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