Royal Intermediate School

As a close-knit 6-8 campus in Royal City, Washington, Royal Intermediate School teaches 382 students from grades 4 through 6, overseen by Royal School District. Enrollment runs roughly 34% smaller than the state mean of about 577.

Within Royal School District, which oversees 4 schools and 1,769 students, Royal Intermediate School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Royal Intermediate School lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 79%. Other groups include 21% White. By comparison, Grant County as a whole is about 44% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Royal Intermediate School logs 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.9:1, putting Royal Intermediate School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 54% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Grant County runs at roughly 69%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Royal Intermediate School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 44.2%; this one delivers 38.0%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Grant County put median household income runs about $73,267, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Royal Intermediate School is one of 61 public schools in Grant County (combined enrollment of about 20,494 students).

The closest other public school is Red Rock Elementary, roughly 0.1 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Royal Intermediate School at 2nd of 9; the average score across the group is 27.3%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Royal Intermediate School has ticked down 12%, going from 432 students in 2018 to 382 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 83% to 79% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 23.4:1 in 2018 to 16.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.