- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, WA
Kilo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kilo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530282000438
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilo Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilo Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilo Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Kilo Middle School grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 530282000438 · Auburn, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 20.3:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Kilo Middle School grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kilo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 669
Kilo Middle School
669 students
What this shows Kilo Middle School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilo Middle School compares
Kilo Middle 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 21.4%
Asian 17.0%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Kilo Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Auburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kilo Middle School
How many students attend Kilo Middle School?
Kilo Middle School has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, WA. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilo Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kilo Middle School?
65.7% of students at Kilo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kilo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilo Middle School?
Kilo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Kilo Middle School rank among middle schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilo Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Kilo Middle School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.