Enrollment
204
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Finley Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Finley Middle School
Finley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kennewick, Washington, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.7% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 204 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kennewick's middle schools, it stands alongside Chinook Middle School (950 students): Finley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 22.6:1).
Finley School District also operates Finley Elementary (367 students) and River View High School (321 students) alongside Finley 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 Finley Middle School compares
Finley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Finley School District, which includes Finley Middle School.
$16,532
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 69.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Finley Middle School a good school?
Finley Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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