FIRGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Firgrove Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 745 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Firgrove Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Firgrove Elementary is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students within the Puyallup School District. Situated along Meridian South, the school is part of a suburban community and is known for its focus on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As with other schools in the district, Firgrove emphasizes core academic standards, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment designed to help students transition through their early developmental years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student success, often leveraging the resources of the larger Puyallup School District to provide inclusive programming. Families in the area typically benefit from the school's proximity to central Puyallup, and the institution maintains a focus on fostering a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students can build the academic and interpersonal skills necessary for their eventual transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Firgrove Elementary at (253) 841-8733 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13918 Meridian S
Puyallup, WA 98373-5621
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FIRGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Puyallup, WA with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
745
Teachers:
43.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 745 students

White
38.7%
Hispanic/Latino
33.2%
Two or more races
11.8%
Asian
7.1%
Black or African American
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.