Top Rankings
Kelso School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,960 students in Kelso School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kelso School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
4,960 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kelso School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
90%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.2%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,381 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,239
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,381
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kelso School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Acres Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Burcham St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1600
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Carrolls Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3902 Old Pacific Hwy S
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1380
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1380
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Boardwalk Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Kelso High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1842
Gr: 9-12 | 1,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Rose Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1400
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Barnes
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1500
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 5th Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1650
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning Design
Alternative School
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelso School District?
Kelso School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,960 students.
What is the rank of Kelso School District?
Kelso School District is ranked #210 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso School District?
69% of Kelso School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelso School District?
Kelso School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kelso School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,381 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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