- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 46.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kettle Falls, WA
Kettle Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530399001904
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Falls Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
Kettle Falls Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kettle Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530399001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Kettle Falls Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530399001904 · Kettle Falls, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students)
Kettle Falls Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kettle Falls Middle 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
- Kettle Falls H
Kettle Falls High School
230 students
- This school
Kettle Falls Middle School
205 students
- Kettle Falls E 20
Kettle Falls Early Learning Center
20 students
What this shows Kettle Falls Middle School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Falls Middle School compares
Kettle Falls Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Kettle Falls Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Falls Middle 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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Falls Middle School
How many students attend Kettle Falls Middle School?
Kettle Falls Middle School has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kettle Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Kettle Falls Middle School?
59.1% of students at Kettle Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Falls Middle School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Kettle Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Falls Middle School?
Kettle Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Middle School, Kettle Falls School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students), Kettle Falls Elementary School (242 students), and Kettle Falls High School (230 students). See the Kettle Falls School District district page for the complete list.