Enrollment
501
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coweeman Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coweeman Middle School
Coweeman Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kelso, Washington, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 501 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kelso's middle schools, it stands alongside Huntington Middle School (559 students): Coweeman Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 20.7:1).
Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students) and Lexington Elementary (854 students) alongside Coweeman Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coweeman Middle School compares
Coweeman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelso School District, which includes Coweeman Middle School.
$15,945
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 73.0%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coweeman Middle School a good school?
Coweeman Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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