Karshner Elementary

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Karshner Elementary School is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Puyallup School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. The school’s faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Karshner Elementary places a significant emphasis on building strong partnerships between home and school. The institution frequently promotes community involvement through active parent-teacher organizations and school events, aiming to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Located in a residential area of Puyallup, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to providing a safe and enriching educational experience for its students.

405

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karshner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	147
Black	27
Asian	29
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

White
153 (37.8%)
Hispanic
147 (36.3%)
Two or More
37 (9.1%)
Asian
29 (7.2%)
Black
27 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)841-8736
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 56