Edward Zeiger Elem

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Zeiger Elementary is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students in the Puyallup School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger district, Zeiger benefits from structured curriculum standards and a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school, with an emphasis on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academics, Zeiger Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often hosting school events and parent-engagement programs to encourage collaboration between families and educators. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming, providing a range of resources—including support services and extracurricular opportunities—to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a positive school culture, Zeiger aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where students can explore their interests and develop the habits necessary for long-term educational success.

500

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Zeiger Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	121
Black	32
Asian	34
Two or More	79
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	26

White
204 (40.8%)
Hispanic
121 (24.2%)
Two or More
79 (15.8%)
Asian
34 (6.8%)
Black
32 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
26 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (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)841-8663
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edward Zeiger Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edward Zeiger Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	48.8%
Male	256	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)