Very Good
#528 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
Basin City Elem
Elementary School · North Franklin School District · Connell, WA
A North Franklin School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 829, Connell, WA 99326
- Math 34% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Basin City Elem score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Basin City Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Connell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,548
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in North Franklin School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
| Mesa ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 222 | Compare → |
| North Franklin Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | Not available | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Franklin School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Basin City Elem is listed in North Franklin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basin City Elem
Basin City Elem is a public elementary school in Connell, WA, part of North Franklin School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basin City Elem
What grades does Basin City Elem serve?
Basin City Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Basin City Elem?
Basin City Elem has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basin City Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Basin City Elem is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basin City Elem rank in WA?
Basin City Elem ranks #528 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Basin City Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Basin City Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Basin City Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basin City Elem has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Basin City Elem a charter school?
No, Basin City Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Basin City Elem a Title I school?
No, Basin City Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Basin City Elem?
78.7% of students at Basin City Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (509) 269-4669
- Area population (ZIP 99326)
- 5,875
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99326; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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