- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steilacoom, WA
Firwood
Federal NCES profile for Firwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141000271
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firwood earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 45
- students enrolled
Firwood has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Firwood shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 530141000271 · Steilacoom, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 7.5:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Firwood shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Firwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- This school 45
Firwood
45 students
What this shows Firwood reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firwood compares
Firwood is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.7%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Firwood is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Steilacoom
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firwood
How many students attend Firwood?
Firwood has 45 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steilacoom, WA. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Firwood is 7.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% 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 Firwood?
18.9% of students at Firwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firwood?
The largest demographic group at Firwood is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Steilacoom, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firwood?
Firwood has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Firwood, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.