- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Steilacoom, WA
Steilacoom High
Federal NCES profile for Steilacoom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530846001807
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steilacoom High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Steilacoom · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Steilacoom High has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steilacoom High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, WA.
School address
District: Steilacoom Hist. School District · Washington
NCES ID 530846001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Steilacoom High held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530846001807 · Steilacoom, WA High · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 20.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Middle (758 students)
Steilacoom High held near 964 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Steilacoom High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Steilacoom High
968 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle
758 students
- Chloe Clark El
Chloe Clark Elementary
475 students
- Saltars Point
Saltars Point Elementary
437 students
- Cherrydale Ele 348
Cherrydale Elementary
348 students
- Developmental 29
Developmental Preschool
29 students
What this shows Steilacoom High reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steilacoom High compares
Steilacoom High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 17.9%
Asian 8.8%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Steilacoom High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steilacoom Hist. School District reports $17,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steilacoom High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chloe Clark Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltars Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherrydale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Developmental Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Steilacoom High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Steilacoom
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steilacoom High
How many students attend Steilacoom High?
Steilacoom High has 968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Steilacoom, WA. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Steilacoom High is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steilacoom High?
18.9% of students at Steilacoom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steilacoom High?
The largest demographic group at Steilacoom High is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Steilacoom, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steilacoom High?
Steilacoom High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Steilacoom High rank among public schools in Steilacoom?
By Resource Investment Index, Steilacoom High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom on the city page.
What other schools are in Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Besides Steilacoom High, Steilacoom Hist. School District also operates Pioneer Middle (758 students), Chloe Clark Elementary (475 students), and Saltars Point Elementary (437 students). See the Steilacoom Hist. School District district page for the complete list.