- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa
Federal NCES profile for Puyallup Online Academy/Poa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696003315
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puyallup Online Academy/Poa ranks #17 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696003315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-142 students YoY
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-44.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-142 students YoY 530696003315 · Puyallup, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 18.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-44.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school 199
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa
199 students
What this shows Puyallup Online Academy/Poa reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puyallup Online Academy/Poa compares
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa is a shrinking 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Puyallup Online Academy/Poa is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puyallup Online Academy/Poa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puyallup Online Academy/Poa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Puyallup Online Academy/Poa
How many students attend Puyallup Online Academy/Poa?
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa has 199 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puyallup Online Academy/Poa?
The student-teacher ratio at Puyallup Online Academy/Poa is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puyallup Online Academy/Poa?
45.0% of students at Puyallup Online Academy/Poa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puyallup Online Academy/Poa?
The largest demographic group at Puyallup Online Academy/Poa is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puyallup Online Academy/Poa?
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Puyallup Online Academy/Poa rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Puyallup Online Academy/Poa ranks #17 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 Puyallup School District?
Besides Puyallup Online Academy/Poa, 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.