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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,116 students in Kettle Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kettle Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,116 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kettle Falls 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 52% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
52%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
27%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
75%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,690 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,508 is less than the state median of $19,341. 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
$14,690
$18,889
Spending / Student
$13,508
$19,341
Best Kettle Falls School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kettle Falls Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
W 105 11th
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kettle Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kettle Falls High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Meyers Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,116 students.
What is the rank of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District is ranked #154 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Falls School District?
75% of Kettle Falls School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kettle Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,508 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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