- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennewick, WA
Finley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Finley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530291002100
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finley Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Finley Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finley Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Finley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530291002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Finley Middle School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530291002100 · Kennewick, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 20.4:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Finley Elementary (367 students)
Finley Middle School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Finley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Finley Element
Finley Elementary
367 students
- River View Hig
River View High School
321 students
- This school
Finley Middle School
204 students
What this shows Finley Middle School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finley Middle School compares
Finley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 62% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 43.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Finley Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Finley School District reports $16,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Kennewick
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Finley Middle School
How many students attend Finley Middle School?
Finley Middle School has 204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finley Middle School?
72.7% of students at Finley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Finley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finley Middle School?
Finley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Finley Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Finley Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Finley School District?
Besides Finley Middle School, Finley School District also operates Finley Elementary (367 students) and River View High School (321 students). See the Finley School District district page for the complete list.