- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tacoma, WA
Perry G Keithley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Perry G Keithley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530294000481
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry G Keithley Middle School 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry G Keithley Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Perry G Keithley Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530294000481 · Tacoma, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 18.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Perry G Keithley Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Perry G Keithley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- This school
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- Collins Elemen
Collins Elementary
466 students
What this shows Perry G Keithley Middle School reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry G Keithley Middle School compares
Perry G Keithley Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,065
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 24.3%
Two or More 15.7%
African American 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.8%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.2, Perry G Keithley Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry G Keithley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry G Keithley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Tacoma
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Morris Ford Middle School
Standard public school
831 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Spanaway Middle School
Standard public school
766 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
650 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mason Middle School
Standard public school
639 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
First Creek Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry G Keithley Middle School
How many students attend Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Perry G Keithley Middle School has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry G Keithley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry G Keithley Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry G Keithley Middle School?
61.1% of students at Perry G Keithley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry G Keithley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Perry G Keithley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry G Keithley Middle School?
Perry G Keithley Middle School 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 Perry G Keithley Middle School rank among public schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry G Keithley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Perry G Keithley Middle School, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students), Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), and Morris Ford Middle School (831 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.