- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Kalles Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Kalles Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696001032
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalles Junior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools.
- #13 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalles Junior High has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalles Junior High ranks #13 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Kalles Junior High held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 530696001032 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 20.6:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Kalles Junior High held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kalles Junior High 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
Kalles Junior High
762 students
What this shows Kalles Junior High reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kalles Junior High compares
Kalles Junior High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 10.3%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Kalles Junior High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Kalles Junior 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalles Junior High'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
G W Edgerton Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 17.5:1 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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kalles Junior High
How many students attend Kalles Junior High?
Kalles Junior High has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalles Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalles Junior High is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kalles Junior High?
30.9% of students at Kalles Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalles Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Kalles Junior High is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalles Junior High?
Kalles Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kalles Junior High rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalles Junior High ranks #13 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 Kalles Junior 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.