Kelso School District

District Overview
Located at 601 Crawford Street in Kelso, Washington, the Kelso School District serves as a primary educational hub for its small-city community within the broader Longview-Kelso metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public district, it provides a seamless learning pathway across 13 active campuses, welcoming children from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district supports a student body of nearly 5,000 learners, welcoming 4,960 total students from diverse backgrounds. This vibrant youth population includes a notable Hispanic enrollment alongside White, multiracial, Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian, and Black students, creating a rich multicultural atmosphere across all grade levels.

To guide and nurture its student body, Kelso School District maintains a dedicated workforce of over 1,200 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by roughly 551 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 88 instructional aides, ensuring educators can deliver focused attention from early childhood development through high school graduation. This instructional team is further reinforced by a strong network of more than 563 support staff members who manage administrative, operational, and student care services. Through this robust staffing structure, the district remains committed to delivering quality public education and fostering community growth, with additional information available through its main administration and official website.
13
Total Schools
4,960
Total Students
550.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelso School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,398
Hispanic983
Black21
Asian46
Two or More329
American Indian59
Pacific Islander123
  • White
    3,398 (68.5%)
  • Hispanic
    983 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    329 (6.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    123 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    59 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    46 (0.9%)
  • Black
    21 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Kelso School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:4,960*
Teachers (FTE):550.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.0
Schools in Kelso School District
Found 13 Schools