Enrollment
904
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtis Junior High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtis Junior High
Curtis Junior High is a large combined-grade school in University Place, Washington, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Washington schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 92% of state schools at 904 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding University Place School District spends $15,594 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students) and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students) alongside Curtis Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Curtis Junior High compares
Curtis Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Place School District, which includes Curtis Junior High.
$15,594
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in University Place on the city page.
Is Curtis Junior High a good school?
Curtis Junior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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