Enrollment
52
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530696002995
Psd Special Services — Puyallup, WA
Federal NCES profile for Psd Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
+77% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Psd Special Services reports 52 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% above the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 98% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the Washington average and 45% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Puyallup School District spends $18,479 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.4% from local sources (property taxes), 64.7% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Psd Special Services compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.5:1 | ▲ 77% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 36% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
31.5:1
students per teacher
— 77% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,479
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 52 Top 12% in Washington — larger than 88% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 31.5:1 +77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.6% -36% vs state
NCES ID 530696002995
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Puyallup School District, which includes Psd Special Services.
$18,479
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
Similar other schools in Puyallup
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Dessie F Evans Elementary
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Standard public school
852 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Glacier View Junior High
Standard public school
843 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Ferrucci Jr High
Standard public school
815 students 21:1 students per teacher
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in Puyallup, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psd Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Psd Special Services is 31.5:1, which is 77% higher than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Puyallup, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Psd Special Services?
Psd Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.