Shaw Road Elementary

636 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shaw Road Elementary, located in Puyallup, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Puyallup School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The staff is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary interventions and resources to ensure individual student success.

Beyond the classroom, Shaw Road Elementary places a high value on family and community involvement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and frequently hosts events that strengthen the connection between home and school. With its commitment to preparing students for future academic success and its focus on developing well-rounded, responsible citizens, Shaw Road continues to be a cornerstone of the local Puyallup neighborhood.

636

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	92
Black	29
Asian	49
Two or More	87
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
366 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
92 (14.5 %)
Two or More
87 (13.7 %)
Asian
49 (7.7 %)
Black
29 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8675
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shaw Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shaw Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	49.2%
Male	323	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)