Enrollment
382
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal City, WA
Royal Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Royal Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530762003526
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Royal City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Intermediate School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Royal City, WA.
School address
District: Royal School District · Washington
NCES ID 530762003526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royal Intermediate School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royal Intermediate School
Royal Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Royal City, Washington, enrolling 382 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 70.5% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (21%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 764 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Royal School District spends $15,474 per pupil, 21% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students) and Red Rock Elementary (513 students) alongside Royal Intermediate School.
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 Royal Intermediate School compares
Royal Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,474
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.5%
White 21.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Royal Intermediate School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal School District, which includes Royal Intermediate School.
$15,474
Per student
-21%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 72.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 Royal Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Rock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~382 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royal Intermediate School
How many students attend Royal Intermediate School?
Royal Intermediate School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal City, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Intermediate School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Royal Intermediate School?
70.5% of students at Royal Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Royal Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Royal City, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Intermediate School?
Royal Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royal Intermediate School rank among public schools in Royal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Royal City, 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 Royal City on the city page.
Is Royal Intermediate School a good school?
Royal Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Royal School District?
Besides Royal Intermediate School, Royal School District also operates Royal High School (592 students), Red Rock Elementary (513 students), and Royal Middle School (282 students). See the Royal School District district page for the complete list.
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