- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Doris Stahl Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Doris Stahl Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001178
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doris Stahl Junior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Doris Stahl Junior High has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Stahl Junior High ranks #9 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Doris Stahl Junior High held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 530696001178 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 21.1:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Doris Stahl Junior High held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Doris Stahl Junior 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
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school
Doris Stahl Junior High
846 students
What this shows Doris Stahl Junior High reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doris Stahl Junior High compares
Doris Stahl 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Doris Stahl Junior 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 Doris Stahl Junior 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doris Stahl Junior 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
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Ballou Jr High
Standard public school
852 students 21.3:1 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doris Stahl Junior High
How many students attend Doris Stahl Junior High?
Doris Stahl Junior High has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doris Stahl Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Doris Stahl Junior High is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doris Stahl Junior High?
38.0% of students at Doris Stahl Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doris Stahl Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Doris Stahl Junior High is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doris Stahl Junior High?
Doris Stahl Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Doris Stahl Junior High rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Stahl Junior High ranks #9 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 Doris Stahl Junior 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.