How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Puyallup Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Puyallup, WA | Puyallup, WA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 852 | 96 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.3% | 43.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Puyallup Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,479 | $18,479 |
| District | Puyallup School District | Puyallup School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballou Jr High | Puyallup Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 49.0% |
| African American | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 15.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballou Jr High | Puyallup Parent Partnership Program |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 852:1 | 320:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.