- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kelso, WA
Coweeman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coweeman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530000300591
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coweeman Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coweeman Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coweeman Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Coweeman Middle School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 530000300591 · Kelso, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 19.3:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Coweeman Middle School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Coweeman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- This school 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- Barnes Element 343
Barnes Elementary
343 students
What this shows Coweeman Middle School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coweeman Middle School compares
Coweeman Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Coweeman Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coweeman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnes Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coweeman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Kelso
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coweeman Middle School
How many students attend Coweeman Middle School?
Coweeman Middle School has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coweeman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coweeman Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coweeman Middle School?
55.4% of students at Coweeman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coweeman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coweeman Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coweeman Middle School?
Coweeman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coweeman Middle School rank among public schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Coweeman Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Coweeman Middle School, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.