Enrollment
522
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · University Pla, WA
University Place Primary
Federal NCES profile for University Place Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530918001553
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Place Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in University Pla · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
University Place Primary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Place Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in University Pla, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Place Primary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Place Primary
University Place Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in University Pla, Washington, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding University Place School District spends $15,594 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students) and Curtis Junior High (904 students) alongside University Place Primary.
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 University Place Primary compares
University Place Primary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,594
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
White 48.7%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 8.8%
Asian 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, University Place Primary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Place School District, which includes University Place Primary.
$15,594
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 University Place Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Place Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about University Place Primary
How many students attend University Place Primary?
University Place Primary has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in University Pla, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Place Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Place Primary is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% lower 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 University Place Primary?
34.9% of students at University Place Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Place Primary?
The largest demographic group at University Place Primary is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in University Pla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Place Primary?
University Place Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 University Place Primary rank among public schools in University Pla?
By Resource Investment Index, University Place Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in University Pla, 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 University Pla on the city page.
Is University Place Primary a good school?
University Place Primary earns 45/100 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 University Place School District?
Besides University Place Primary, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Curtis Junior High (904 students), and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.
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