How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northshore School District | Puyallup School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bothell, Washington | Puyallup, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 22,944 | 23,104 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northshore School District | Puyallup School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,578 | $16,882 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 64.7% |
| Local Revenue | 35.4% | 25.4% |
Northshore School District
Federal State Local
Puyallup School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northshore School District | Puyallup School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 47.7% |
| African American | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 24.9% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.0% | 35.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northshore School District | Puyallup School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 82 | 48 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 507.7:1 | 489.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 35.7% |
School Types
Northshore School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Puyallup School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 23
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.