- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Pierce County Skills Center
Federal NCES profile for Pierce County Skills Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530048003284
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce County Skills Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #19 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce County Skills Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County Skills Center ranks #19 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Pierce County Skills Center grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 530048003284 · Puyallup, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 32.3:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Pierce County Skills Center grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pierce County Skills Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 355
Pierce County Skills Center
355 students
What this shows Pierce County Skills Center reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce County Skills Center compares
Pierce County Skills Center is a growing 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 84% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
78.9%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 6.3%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Pierce County Skills Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce County Skills Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce County Skills Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce County Skills Center
How many students attend Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has 355 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Skills Center is 32.3:1, which is 84% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce County Skills Center?
20.4% of students at Pierce County Skills Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce County Skills Center?
The largest demographic group at Pierce County Skills Center is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce County Skills Center?
Pierce County Skills Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pierce County Skills Center rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County Skills Center ranks #19 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 Bethel School District?
Besides Pierce County Skills Center, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.