- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Keewaydin Discovery Center
Federal NCES profile for Keewaydin Discovery Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393002109
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keewaydin Discovery Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Keewaydin Discovery Center has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keewaydin Discovery Center ranks #8 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393002109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Keewaydin Discovery Center grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530393002109 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 14.3:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Keewaydin Discovery Center grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Keewaydin Discovery Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 143
Keewaydin Discovery Center
143 students
What this shows Keewaydin Discovery Center reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keewaydin Discovery Center compares
Keewaydin Discovery Center 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 37.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Keewaydin Discovery Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keewaydin Discovery Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keewaydin Discovery Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Kennewick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keewaydin Discovery Center
How many students attend Keewaydin Discovery Center?
Keewaydin Discovery Center has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keewaydin Discovery Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Keewaydin Discovery Center is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Keewaydin Discovery Center?
7.0% of students at Keewaydin Discovery Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keewaydin Discovery Center?
The largest demographic group at Keewaydin Discovery Center is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keewaydin Discovery Center?
Keewaydin Discovery Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Keewaydin Discovery Center rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Keewaydin Discovery Center ranks #8 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Keewaydin Discovery Center, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.