- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tumwater, WA
Tumwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Tumwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530910001544
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tumwater High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Tumwater · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tumwater High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Tumwater High School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 530910001544 · Tumwater, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,117 enr · 22.8:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George Bush Middle School (762 students)
Tumwater High School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tumwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- East Olympia E
East Olympia Elementary
579 students
What this shows Tumwater High School reports 1,117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tumwater High School compares
Tumwater 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Washington - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,374
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Tumwater High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tumwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Olympia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tumwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Tumwater
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
A G West Black Hills High School
Standard public school
753 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Esd 113 Consortium Reengagement Program
Alternative education program
344 students
New Market Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
86 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
New Market High School
Alternative education program
61 students 61:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tumwater High School
How many students attend Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tumwater, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tumwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tumwater High School is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tumwater High School?
22.8% of students at Tumwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tumwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Tumwater High School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Tumwater, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tumwater High School?
Tumwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tumwater High School rank among high schools in Tumwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Tumwater High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Tumwater, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tumwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Tumwater High School, Tumwater School District also operates George Bush Middle School (762 students), A G West Black Hills High School (753 students), and Tumwater Middle School (665 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.