- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalama, WA
Kalama High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalama High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530381003659
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalama High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kalama · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalama High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA.
School address
District: Kalama School District · Washington
NCES ID 530381003659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kalama High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530381003659 · Kalama, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalama Elem School (525 students)
Kalama High School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kalama High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kalama Elem Sc
Kalama Elem School
525 students
- This school
Kalama High School
347 students
- Kalama Middle
Kalama Middle School
266 students
What this shows Kalama High School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalama High School compares
Kalama High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 37% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Kalama High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalama School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kalama High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kalama Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalama High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalama High School
How many students attend Kalama High School?
Kalama High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalama, WA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalama High School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalama High School?
28.2% of students at Kalama High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalama High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalama High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Kalama, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalama High School?
Kalama High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Kalama High School rank among public schools in Kalama?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kalama School District?
Besides Kalama High School, Kalama School District also operates Kalama Elem School (525 students) and Kalama Middle School (266 students). See the Kalama School District district page for the complete list.