Enrollment
455
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingston Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingston Middle School
Kingston Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kingston, Washington, enrolling 455 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Kitsap School District also operates North Kitsap High School (1,098 students) and Poulsbo Middle School (713 students) alongside Kingston 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 Kingston Middle School compares
Kingston 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kitsap School District, which includes Kingston Middle School.
$17,822
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~455 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kingston Middle School a good school?
Kingston Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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