Shaw Road Elementary

615 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shaw Road Elementary, located in Puyallup, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Puyallup School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The staff is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary interventions and resources to ensure individual student success.

Beyond the classroom, Shaw Road Elementary places a high value on family and community involvement. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and frequently hosts events that strengthen the connection between home and school. With its commitment to preparing students for future academic success and its focus on developing well-rounded, responsible citizens, Shaw Road continues to be a cornerstone of the local Puyallup neighborhood.

615

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaw Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	96
Black	29
Asian	61
Two or More	92
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

White
324 (52.7%)
Hispanic
96 (15.6%)
Two or More
92 (15.0%)
Asian
61 (9.9%)
Black
29 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)841-8675
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shaw Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shaw Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	302	49.1%
Male	313	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)