- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kelso, WA
Rose Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rose Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000300594
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Valley Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rose Valley Elementary held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 530000300594 · Kelso, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 15.5:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Rose Valley Elementary held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rose Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 186
Rose Valley Elementary
186 students
What this shows Rose Valley Elementary reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose Valley Elementary compares
Rose Valley Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Rose Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Kelso
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Butler Acres Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Wallace Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Carrolls Elementary
Standard public school
107 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Valley Elementary
How many students attend Rose Valley Elementary?
Rose Valley Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Valley Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Rose Valley Elementary?
38.0% of students at Rose Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rose Valley Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Valley Elementary?
Rose Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Rose Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Rose Valley Elementary, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.