Enrollment
120
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
E B Walker High School
Federal NCES profile for E B Walker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001023
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E B Walker High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #15 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E B Walker High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E B Walker High School ranks #15 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E B Walker High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at E B Walker High School
E B Walker High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Puyallup, Washington, enrolling 120 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, E B Walker High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Washington schools and 38% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.4% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Puyallup School District spends $15,642 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Puyallup's public schools, it stands alongside Dessie F Evans Elementary (919 students): E B Walker High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students) and Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students) alongside E B Walker High School.
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 E B Walker High School compares
E B Walker High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 12% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,642
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, E B Walker High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes E B Walker High School.
$15,642
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 64.7%
Federal 9.9%
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 E B Walker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E B Walker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 21.1:1 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
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 (~120 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E B Walker High School
How many students attend E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School has 120 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Puyallup, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at E B Walker High School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E B Walker High School?
50.4% of students at E B Walker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E B Walker High School?
The largest demographic group at E B Walker High School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E B Walker High School?
E B Walker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 E B Walker High School rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, E B Walker High School ranks #15 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.
Is E B Walker High School a good school?
E B Walker High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Puyallup School District?
Besides E B Walker High School, 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.
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