- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · University Place, WA
Curtis Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Curtis Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530918001548
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis Junior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in University Place · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis Junior High has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Junior High ranks #3 of 3 schools in University Place, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Curtis Junior High held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530918001548 · University Place, WA Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 22:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtis Senior High (1,321 students)
Curtis Junior High held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Curtis Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curtis Senior
Curtis Senior High
1,321 students
- This school
Curtis Junior High
904 students
- Narrows View I
Narrows View Intermediate
692 students
- Drum Intermedi
Drum Intermediate
639 students
- Sunset Primary
Sunset Primary
548 students
- University Pla 522
University Place Primary
522 students
What this shows Curtis Junior High reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis Junior High compares
Curtis Junior 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Washington - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 10.9%
Asian 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Curtis Junior High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University Place School District reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtis Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Place Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Junior High
How many students attend Curtis Junior High?
Curtis Junior High has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in University Place, WA. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Junior High is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtis Junior High?
31.9% of students at Curtis Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Curtis Junior High is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in University Place, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis Junior High?
Curtis Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Curtis Junior High rank among schools in University Place?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Junior High ranks #3 of 3 schools in University Place, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in University Place School District?
Besides Curtis Junior High, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Narrows View Intermediate (692 students), and Drum Intermediate (639 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.