Spinning Elementary

281 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Spinning Elementary, located in Puyallup, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Puyallup School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school emphasizes the development of essential academic skills while also nurturing the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Spinning Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. By offering various programs and initiatives designed to support student well-being and academic success, the school strives to prepare its students for their future educational transitions. The dedicated staff and faculty work to cultivate a culture of respect and curiosity, ensuring that each student feels valued as they progress through their formative years.

281

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spinning Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	70
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	11

White
147 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
70 (24.9 %)
Two or More
40 (14.2 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (3.6 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)

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)841-8742
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 35

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spinning Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spinning Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	48.8%
Male	144	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)