- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pullman, WA
Pullman High School
Federal NCES profile for Pullman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530693001020
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullman High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pullman High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Pullman High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 530693001020 · Pullman, WA High · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 17.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (643 students)
Pullman High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pullman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pullman High School
838 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- Jefferson Elem 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- Sunnyside Elem 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- Kamiak Element 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- Franklin Eleme 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Pullman High School reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pullman High School compares
Pullman High 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Washington - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,771
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Pullman High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pullman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pullman High School
How many students attend Pullman High School?
Pullman High School has 838 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pullman, WA. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullman High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pullman High School?
25.7% of students at Pullman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullman High School?
The largest demographic group at Pullman High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullman High School?
Pullman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Pullman High School rank among public schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pullman, 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 Pullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Pullman High School, Pullman School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (643 students), Jefferson Elementary (335 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (326 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.