Lake Tapps Elementary

1320 178th Avenue E.
Lake Tapps, WA 98391

www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/8

460 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Lake Tapps Elementary is a highly-regarded public school located in Lake Tapps, Washington, serving as part of the Dieringer School District. Situated in a suburban community near the shores of Lake Tapps, the school fosters a focused learning environment for students in grades K–5. It is widely recognized for its strong academic standards, supportive faculty, and a commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-integrated into the Dieringer community, benefiting from a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and local families. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, often complemented by various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining small class sizes and a positive school culture, Lake Tapps Elementary aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

460

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Tapps Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	39
Black	24
Asian	50
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	10

White
284 (61.7%)
Two or More
53 (11.5%)
Asian
50 (10.9%)
Hispanic
39 (8.5%)
Black
24 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.2%)

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:	Dieringer School District
Phone:	(253)862-6600
Website:	http://www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/8
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 172