Spinning Elementary

299 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Spinning Elementary, located in Puyallup, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Puyallup School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school emphasizes the development of essential academic skills while also nurturing the social and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Spinning Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. By offering various programs and initiatives designed to support student well-being and academic success, the school strives to prepare its students for their future educational transitions. The dedicated staff and faculty work to cultivate a culture of respect and curiosity, ensuring that each student feels valued as they progress through their formative years.

299

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spinning Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	74
Black	6
Asian	24
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	5

White
149 (49.8%)
Hispanic
74 (24.7%)
Two or More
41 (13.7%)
Asian
24 (8.0%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7%)

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)841-8742
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 25

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Spinning Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Spinning Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	48.2%
Male	155	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)