Enrollment
266
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalama Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalama Middle School
Kalama Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kalama, Washington, enrolling 266 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kalama School District spends $11,745 per pupil, 40% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kalama School District also operates Kalama Elem School (525 students) and Kalama High School (347 students) alongside Kalama 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 Kalama Middle School compares
Kalama 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kalama School District, which includes Kalama Middle School.
$11,745
Per student
-40%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 64.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kalama on the city page.
Is Kalama Middle School a good school?
Kalama Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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