Firgrove Elementary

591 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

591

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Firgrove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	121
Black	62
Asian	37
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	22

White
248 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
121 (20.5 %)
Two or More
100 (16.9 %)
Black
62 (10.5 %)
Asian
37 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)841-8733
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 77

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Firgrove Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Firgrove Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	47.9%
Male	308	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)