Top Rankings
Kettle Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,125 students in Kettle Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kettle Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,125 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Kettle Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
26%
# Black Students
15 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
893 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
80%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
64
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,572
$18,857
Spending / Student
$13,400
$19,309
Best Kettle Falls School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W 105 11th Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Kettle Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6388
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6388
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Kettle Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 E 8th St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Kettle Falls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W 105 11th
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Grades: 5-8
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kettle Falls Early Learning Center
Magnet School
735 S Meyers Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,125 students.
What is the rank of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District is ranked #165 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Falls School District?
80% of Kettle Falls School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Kettle Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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