- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Warren Hunt Elem
Federal NCES profile for Warren Hunt Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696002341
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Hunt Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Hunt Elem has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Hunt Elem ranks #6 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696002341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Warren Hunt Elem held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 530696002341 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Warren Hunt Elem held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Warren Hunt Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school 681
Warren Hunt Elem
681 students
What this shows Warren Hunt Elem reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Hunt Elem compares
Warren Hunt Elem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Warren Hunt Elem is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren Hunt Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Hunt Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Puyallup
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Ballou Jr High
Standard public school
852 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier View Junior High
Standard public school
843 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ferrucci Jr High
Standard public school
815 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Hunt Elem
How many students attend Warren Hunt Elem?
Warren Hunt Elem has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Hunt Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Hunt Elem is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Warren Hunt Elem?
33.2% of students at Warren Hunt Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Hunt Elem?
The largest demographic group at Warren Hunt Elem is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Hunt Elem?
Warren Hunt Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Warren Hunt Elem rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Hunt Elem ranks #6 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Warren Hunt Elem, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.