Pope Elementary

690 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pope Elementary, located at 15102 122nd Ave E in Puyallup, Washington, is a K-5 public school serving the Puyallup School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a commitment to inclusivity, Pope Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom programs designed to engage students of diverse backgrounds and learning needs.

The school benefits from a strong connection to the local Puyallup community, often relying on active parent and volunteer involvement to enhance its educational programs. As part of a larger suburban district, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by maintaining high academic standards and utilizing modern teaching practices. Families in the area generally view Pope Elementary as a nurturing neighborhood school that prioritizes student safety, community spirit, and consistent academic progress.

690

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	132
Black	69
Asian	55
Two or More	112
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	14

White
302 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
132 (19.1 %)
Two or More
112 (16.2 %)
Black
69 (10.0 %)
Asian
55 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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)841-8755
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 89

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 88