Edward Zeiger Elem

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Zeiger Elementary is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students in the Puyallup School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger district, Zeiger benefits from structured curriculum standards and a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, with an emphasis on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academics, Zeiger Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often hosting school events and parent-engagement programs to encourage collaboration between families and educators. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming, providing a range of resources—including support services and extracurricular opportunities—to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a positive school culture, Zeiger aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where students can explore their interests and develop the habits necessary for long-term educational success.

495

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Zeiger Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	124
Black	27
Asian	34
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	22

White
203 (41.0 %)
Hispanic
124 (25.1 %)
Two or More
83 (16.8 %)
Asian
34 (6.9 %)
Black
27 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)841-8663
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edward Zeiger Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edward Zeiger Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	49.5%
Male	250	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)