Enrollment
205
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kettle Falls Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kettle Falls Middle School
Kettle Falls Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kettle Falls, Washington, enrolling 205 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 205 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 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kettle Falls School District spends $13,497 per pupil, 31% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 205 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kettle Falls School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students) and Kettle Falls Elementary School (242 students) alongside Kettle Falls 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 Kettle Falls Middle School compares
Kettle Falls 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kettle Falls School District, which includes Kettle Falls Middle School.
$13,497
Per student
-31%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 77.8%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 46.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
- -
Similar elementary 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 (~205 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kettle Falls Middle School a good school?
Kettle Falls Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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