Meeker Elementary

366 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Meeker Elementary School, located in the heart of Puyallup, Washington, is a core institution within the Puyallup School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. Its location on 5th St SW places it in a historic part of the city, allowing it to maintain a neighborhood-centered feel while providing students with access to the broader resources and academic standards of the Puyallup district.

The school is dedicated to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school success. Like many schools in the area, Meeker Elementary places a high value on parent and community involvement, encouraging collaboration to enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized attention and a nurturing classroom culture, Meeker strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed and empowered as they begin their educational journey.

366

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meeker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	44
Black	27
Asian	25
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	15

White
198 (54.1%)
Two or More
54 (14.8%)
Hispanic
44 (12.0%)
Black
27 (7.4%)
Asian
25 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
15 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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)841-8738
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 36

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meeker Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meeker Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	47.5%
Male	192	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)