- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Ballou Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Ballou Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001026
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballou Jr High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools.
- #15 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballou Jr High has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballou Jr High ranks #15 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ballou Jr High held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530696001026 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 21.3:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Ballou Jr High held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Ballou Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- This school
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- Doris Stahl Ju
Doris Stahl Junior High
846 students
What this shows Ballou Jr High reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballou Jr High compares
Ballou Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 852 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Ballou Jr High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballou Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doris Stahl Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballou Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Puyallup
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier View Junior High
Standard public school
843 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ferrucci Jr High
Standard public school
815 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
G W Edgerton Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballou Jr High
How many students attend Ballou Jr High?
Ballou Jr High has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballou Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballou Jr High is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ballou Jr High?
35.3% of students at Ballou Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballou Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Ballou Jr High is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballou Jr High?
Ballou Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ballou Jr High rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballou Jr High ranks #15 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Ballou Jr High, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.