- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalama, WA
Kalama Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kalama Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530381000585
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalama Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kalama · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalama Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kalama, WA.
School address
District: Kalama School District · Washington
NCES ID 530381000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kalama Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530381000585 · Kalama, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 15.6:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalama Elem School (525 students)
Kalama Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kalama Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kalama Elem Sc
Kalama Elem School
525 students
- Kalama High Sc
Kalama High School
347 students
- This school
Kalama Middle School
266 students
What this shows Kalama Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalama Middle School compares
Kalama 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Kalama Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kalama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalama Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kalama Middle School
How many students attend Kalama Middle School?
Kalama Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalama, WA. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalama Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalama Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Middle School?
33.2% of students at Kalama Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalama Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kalama Middle School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Kalama, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalama Middle School?
Kalama Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kalama?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalama Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Kalama School District also operates Kalama Elem School (525 students) and Kalama High School (347 students). See the Kalama School District district page for the complete list.