- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Huntington Middle School grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530000300592 · Kelso, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 20.7:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Huntington Middle School grew from 539 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Huntington 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
- This school
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 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 Huntington Middle School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington Middle School compares
Huntington Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.