MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meeker Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 409 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Meeker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Meeker Elementary School, located in the heart of Puyallup, Washington, is a core institution within the Puyallup School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. Its location on 5th St SW places it in a historic part of the city, allowing it to maintain a neighborhood-centered feel while providing students with access to the broader resources and academic standards of the Puyallup district.

The school is dedicated to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school success. Like many schools in the area, Meeker Elementary places a high value on parent and community involvement, encouraging collaboration to enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized attention and a nurturing classroom culture, Meeker strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed and empowered as they begin their educational journey.

For more information, contact Meeker Elementary at (253) 841-8738 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

409 5th St SW
Puyallup, WA 98371-5826
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MEEKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Puyallup, WA with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
409
Teachers:
22.4
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
Not a Title I 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 409 students

White
65.0%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
Two or more races
11.0%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.