Enrollment
573
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eatonville, WA
Eatonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Eatonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530237000327
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eatonville High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Eatonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eatonville High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, WA.
School address
District: Eatonville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530237000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eatonville High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eatonville High School
Eatonville High School is a mid-sized high school in Eatonville, Washington, enrolling 573 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 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #343.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eatonville School District spends $14,432 per pupil, 26% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Eatonville's high schools, it stands alongside Esd New Beginnings (31 students): Eatonville High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville Middle School (425 students) and Eatonville Elementary School (406 students) alongside Eatonville 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 Eatonville High School compares
Eatonville 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25.0%
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
$14,432
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Eatonville High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eatonville School District, which includes Eatonville High School.
$14,432
Per student
-26%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 65.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Eatonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eatonville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weyerhaeuser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Crest a-Stem Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esd New Beginnings | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eatonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Eatonville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eatonville High School
How many students attend Eatonville High School?
Eatonville High School has 573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eatonville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eatonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eatonville High School 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 Eatonville High School?
30.7% of students at Eatonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eatonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Eatonville High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Eatonville, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eatonville High School?
Eatonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eatonville High School rank among public schools in Eatonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eatonville High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eatonville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eatonville on the city page.
Is Eatonville High School a good school?
Eatonville High School earns 35/100 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 Eatonville School District?
Besides Eatonville High School, Eatonville School District also operates Eatonville Middle School (425 students), Eatonville Elementary School (406 students), and Weyerhaeuser Elementary (344 students). See the Eatonville School District district page for the complete list.
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