- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingston, WA
Kingston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530576002324
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA.
School address
District: North Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530576002324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Kingston Middle School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530576002324 · Kingston, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 17.5:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kitsap High School (1,098 students)
Kingston Middle School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kingston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kitsap H
North Kitsap High School
1,098 students
- Poulsbo Middle
Poulsbo Middle School
713 students
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
602 students
- Vinland Elemen
Vinland Elementary
527 students
- Poulsbo Elemen
Poulsbo Elementary School
487 students
- This school
Kingston Middle School
455 students
What this shows Kingston Middle School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Middle School compares
Kingston 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Kingston Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kitsap School District reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinland Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poulsbo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Middle School
How many students attend Kingston Middle School?
Kingston Middle School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingston, WA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Kingston Middle School?
36.7% of students at Kingston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Middle School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Kingston, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Middle School?
Kingston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Kingston Middle School rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Kingston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kitsap School District?
Besides Kingston Middle School, North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), Poulsbo Middle School (713 students), and Kingston High School (602 students). See the North Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.