Dieringer Heights Elementary

21727 34th Street E.
Lake Tapps, WA 98391

www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/9

441 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dieringer Heights Elementary is a public school located in Lake Tapps, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the small, community-focused Dieringer School District, the school is noted for maintaining a personalized learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to the middle school level.

The campus at 34th Street E. is situated in a quiet residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its students. Because the Dieringer School District is relatively small compared to surrounding urban districts, Dieringer Heights is often recognized for its close-knit culture and dedicated teaching staff. Families choose the school for its focus on fundamental academic skills, a supportive social environment, and a proactive approach to student engagement and extracurricular involvement.

441

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dieringer Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	46
Black	17
Asian	62
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	9

White
253 (57.4%)
Asian
62 (14.1%)
Two or More
54 (12.2%)
Hispanic
46 (10.4%)
Black
17 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.0%)

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)826-4937
Website:	http://www.dieringer.wednet.edu/Domain/9
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
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

Kindergarten 137

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 165