Enrollment
559
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kelso, WA
Huntington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530000300592
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntington Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntington Middle School
Huntington Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Kelso, Washington, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 559 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 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 559 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kelso's middle schools, it stands alongside Coweeman Middle School (501 students): Huntington Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 19.3:1).
Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students) and Lexington Elementary (854 students) alongside Huntington 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 Huntington Middle School compares
Huntington 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Huntington Middle School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelso School District, which includes Huntington 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 Huntington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Huntington Middle School
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has 559 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kelso, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntington Middle School?
68.5% of students at Huntington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Middle School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Huntington Middle School rank among public schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Middle School ranks #7 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 Huntington Middle School a good school?
Huntington Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Huntington Middle School, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Coweeman Middle School (501 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.
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