Enrollment
590
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewood, WA
Edgemont Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Edgemont Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001024
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgemont Jr High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgemont Jr High has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Jr High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgemont Jr High compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgemont Jr High
Edgemont Jr High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Edgewood, Washington, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Washington schools and 29% 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 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 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.
Among 491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Puyallup School District spends $15,642 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students) and Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students) alongside Edgemont Jr 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 Edgemont Jr High compares
Edgemont Jr 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Edgemont Jr High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes Edgemont Jr High.
$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 Edgemont Jr 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgemont Jr High'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 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 (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edgemont Jr High
How many students attend Edgemont Jr High?
Edgemont Jr High has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Jr High is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgemont Jr High?
30.1% of students at Edgemont Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgemont Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Edgemont Jr High is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Edgewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgemont Jr High?
Edgemont Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Edgemont Jr High rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Jr High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood on the city page.
Is Edgemont Jr High a good school?
Edgemont Jr High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Edgemont Jr 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.
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