Chief Leschi School

5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371

www.leschischools.org

591 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Chief Leschi Schools, located in Puyallup, Washington, is a tribally-operated school system serving the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The institution provides a comprehensive educational experience from early childhood (Head Start and ECEAP) through high school graduation. Driven by a mission to honor the legacy of Chief Leschi, the school places a heavy emphasis on integrating Lushootseed language, tribal history, and cultural traditions into its academic curriculum. This approach aims to foster a strong sense of identity and belonging among students while ensuring they meet rigorous state educational standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply committed to the holistic well-being of its students and the broader tribal community. Chief Leschi Schools utilizes a "Whole Child" approach, providing wrap-around services that include social-emotional support, cultural mentorship, and community-based activities. By bridging modern pedagogical practices with Indigenous values, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be both academically successful and culturally grounded leaders within the tribal nation and the global community.

591

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chief Leschi School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	591

American Indian
591 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chief Leschi School
Phone:	(253)445-6000
Website:	http://www.leschischools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	630
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 50

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 45