- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Edward Zeiger Elem
Federal NCES profile for Edward Zeiger Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696002530
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Zeiger Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #18 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Zeiger Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Zeiger Elem ranks #18 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696002530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Edward Zeiger Elem held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530696002530 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Edward Zeiger Elem held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Edward Zeiger Elem 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 500
Edward Zeiger Elem
500 students
What this shows Edward Zeiger Elem reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Zeiger Elem compares
Edward Zeiger Elem 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 6.8%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Edward Zeiger Elem is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Zeiger Elem 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Zeiger Elem'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
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
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Zeiger Elem
How many students attend Edward Zeiger Elem?
Edward Zeiger Elem has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Zeiger Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Zeiger Elem is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Edward Zeiger Elem?
41.0% of students at Edward Zeiger Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Zeiger Elem?
The largest demographic group at Edward Zeiger Elem is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Zeiger Elem?
Edward Zeiger Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Edward Zeiger Elem rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Zeiger Elem ranks #18 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 Edward Zeiger Elem, 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.