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Puyallup School District

Washington · Public School District
37
Schools
23,104
Students
$18,479
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
44.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Puyallup School District is a public school district in Washington serving 23,104 students across 37 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,479 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (37)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aylen Jr High07–09711
Ballou Jr High07–09890
Doris Stahl Junior High06–10902
Edgemont Jr High06–09521
Ferrucci Jr High07–09819
Glacier View Junior High07–09832
Kalles Junior High07–09831
High Schools5 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PSD Special ServicesPK–1263
Puyallup Online Academy/POAKG–12322
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,479+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
25%
State
64.7%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
37
Schools
23,104
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,479 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 37 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Puyallup School District?
Puyallup School District has 37 public schools, serving a total of 23,104 students.
What is the graduation rate for Puyallup School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Puyallup School District spend per student?
Puyallup School District spends $18,479 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Puyallup School District?
45% of students in Puyallup School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Puyallup School District?
No, Puyallup School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Puyallup School District serve?
Puyallup School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Puyallup School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Puyallup School District is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.