WALLER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waller Road Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 371 students offering grade levels from 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 21 teachers, Waller Road 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.
Waller Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Midland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Puyallup School District. The school is known for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards, the school aims to help students develop both fundamental skills and the critical thinking abilities necessary for future academic success.
The campus itself is often noted for its welcoming environment, where staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Waller Road Elementary typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage personal growth. By maintaining a balance between high expectations and emotional support, the school strives to prepare its young learners to transition successfully into the middle school level while contributing positively to their local community.
For more information, contact Waller Road Elementary at (253) 841-8745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tacoma, WA 98443-1449
(253) 841-8745
WALLER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tacoma, WA with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Puyallup School District
- Total Students:
- 371
- Teachers:
- 21.21
- 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 371 students
- White
- 53.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.3%
- Two or more races
- 16.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.