Enrollment
52
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Psd Special Services
Federal NCES profile for Psd Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696002995
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Psd Special Services earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #20 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Washington
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Psd Special Services has class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Psd Special Services ranks #20 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696002995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Psd Special Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Psd Special Services
Psd Special Services is a small combined-grade school in Puyallup, Washington, enrolling 52 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Washington schools and 48% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 52 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
The surrounding Puyallup School District spends $15,642 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Puyallup's public schools, it stands alongside Dessie F Evans Elementary (919 students): Psd Special Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 16.7:1).
Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students) and Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students) alongside Psd Special Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Psd Special Services compares
Psd Special Services on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 48% 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.
Funding equity
$15,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
White 26.9%
Two or More 19.2%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Psd Special Services is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes Psd Special Services.
$15,642
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 64.7%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Psd Special Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Psd Special Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~52 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Psd Special Services
How many students attend Psd Special Services?
Psd Special Services has 52 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Puyallup, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psd Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Psd Special Services is 26:1, which is 48% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Psd Special Services?
28.6% of students at Psd Special Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Psd Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Psd Special Services is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Psd Special Services?
Psd Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Psd Special Services rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Psd Special Services ranks #20 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.
Is Psd Special Services a good school?
Psd Special Services earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Psd Special Services, 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.
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