- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University Pla, WA
Drum Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Drum Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530918002383
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drum Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in University Pla · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drum Intermediate has class sizes larger than 71% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drum Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in University Pla, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918002383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Drum Intermediate grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 530918002383 · University Pla, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 18.8:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtis Senior High (1,321 students)
Drum Intermediate grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 34.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Drum Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curtis Senior
Curtis Senior High
1,321 students
- Curtis Junior
Curtis Junior High
904 students
- Narrows View I
Narrows View Intermediate
692 students
- This school
Drum Intermediate
639 students
- Sunset Primary
Sunset Primary
548 students
- University Pla 522
University Place Primary
522 students
What this shows Drum Intermediate reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drum Intermediate compares
Drum Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Washington - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Two or More 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 9.9%
African American 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Drum Intermediate 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 Drum Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Place Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drum Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drum Intermediate
How many students attend Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University Pla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drum Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Drum Intermediate is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drum Intermediate?
37.0% of students at Drum Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drum Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Drum Intermediate is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in University Pla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drum Intermediate?
Drum Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Drum Intermediate rank among elementary schools in University Pla?
By Resource Investment Index, Drum Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in University Pla, 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 Drum Intermediate, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Curtis Junior High (904 students), and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.