- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 46.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kettle Falls, WA
Kettle Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530399001967
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Falls High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
Kettle Falls High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kettle Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530399001967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kettle Falls High School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530399001967 · Kettle Falls, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 17.7:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students)
Kettle Falls High School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kettle Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Virtu
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
419 students
- Kettle Falls E
Kettle Falls Elementary School
242 students
- This school
Kettle Falls High School
230 students
- Kettle Falls M
Kettle Falls Middle School
205 students
- Kettle Falls E 20
Kettle Falls Early Learning Center
20 students
What this shows Kettle Falls High School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Falls High School compares
Kettle Falls High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$14,188
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Kettle Falls High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Falls School District reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kettle Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Falls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Kettle Falls
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Falls High School
How many students attend Kettle Falls High School?
Kettle Falls High School has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kettle Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettle Falls High School?
57.0% of students at Kettle Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Falls High School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Kettle Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Falls High School?
Kettle Falls High 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).
What other schools are in Kettle Falls School District?
Besides Kettle Falls High School, Kettle Falls School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students), Kettle Falls Elementary School (242 students), and Kettle Falls Middle School (205 students). See the Kettle Falls School District district page for the complete list.