- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Puyallup, WA
Emerald Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530696002809
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Ridge High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696002809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Emerald Ridge High School held near 1,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 530696002809 · Puyallup, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,599 enr · 25:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Emerald Ridge High School held near 1,571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emerald Ridge High School 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
- This school
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- Doris Stahl Ju
Doris Stahl Junior High
846 students
What this shows Emerald Ridge High School reports 1,599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Ridge High School compares
Emerald Ridge High School 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,599 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,599
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Washington - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 9.1%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Emerald Ridge High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doris Stahl Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Ridge High School'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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Puyallup
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Ridge High School
How many students attend Emerald Ridge High School?
Emerald Ridge High School has 1,599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,537 (2022-23) → 1,571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Ridge High School is 25:1, which is 42% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerald Ridge High School?
27.8% of students at Emerald Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Ridge High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Ridge High School?
Emerald Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Emerald Ridge High School rank among high schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high 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 high schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Dessie F Evans Elementary (919 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.