KARSHNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Karshner Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 359 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Karshner Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Karshner Elementary School is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Puyallup School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. The school’s faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Karshner Elementary places a significant emphasis on building strong partnerships between home and school. The institution frequently promotes community involvement through active parent-teacher organizations and school events, aiming to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Located in a residential area of Puyallup, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to providing a safe and enriching educational experience for its students.
For more information, contact Karshner Elementary at (253) 841-8736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Puyallup, WA 98371-4036
(253) 841-8736
KARSHNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Puyallup, WA with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Puyallup School District
- Total Students:
- 359
- Teachers:
- 24.98
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 359 students
- White
- 41.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.3%
- Two or more races
- 11.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.