- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warden, WA
Warden High School
Federal NCES profile for Warden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530951001619
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warden High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warden · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Warden High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warden, WA.
School address
District: Warden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530951001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Warden High School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530951001619 · Warden, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 19.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Warden Elementary (416 students)
Warden High School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Warden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warden Element
Warden Elementary
416 students
- This school
Warden High School
290 students
- Warden Middle
Warden Middle School
227 students
What this shows Warden High School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warden High School compares
Warden High School is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Washington - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 19.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Warden High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warden School District reports $17,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warden High School
How many students attend Warden High School?
Warden High School has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warden High School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warden High School?
78.3% of students at Warden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warden High School?
The largest demographic group at Warden High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Warden, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warden High School?
Warden High School 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 Warden High School rank among public schools in Warden?
By Resource Investment Index, Warden High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warden, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Warden School District?
Besides Warden High School, Warden School District also operates Warden Elementary (416 students) and Warden Middle School (227 students). See the Warden School District district page for the complete list.