- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennewick, WA
Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530393000607
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Park Middle School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530393000607 · Kennewick, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 18.1:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Park Middle School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 688
Park Middle School
688 students
What this shows Park Middle School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Middle School compares
Park Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,202
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
White 18.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Park Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Kennewick
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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Middle School
How many students attend Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Middle School?
81.8% of students at Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Middle School?
Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Park Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Park Middle School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.