G W Edgerton Elementary

753 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Edgerton Elementary is a public school located in the Puyallup School District in Puyallup, Washington. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional development, striving to prepare young learners for middle school by fostering a strong sense of community and providing targeted instructional support.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. Students at Edgerton benefit from a dedicated teaching staff that utilizes modern educational resources to meet diverse learning needs. With its focus on foundational skills and character building, the school works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and feel connected to their educational community.

753

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G W Edgerton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	97
Black	89
Asian	75
Two or More	109
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	22

White
353 (46.9%)
Two or More
109 (14.5%)
Hispanic
97 (12.9%)
Black
89 (11.8%)
Asian
75 (10.0%)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.1%)

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)840-8809
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 25

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 116