Emma L Carson Elementary

676 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carson Elementary is a public school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students within the Puyallup School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school follows state-aligned curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The campus at 8615 184th St E serves as a central hub for its neighborhood community, offering a variety of resources and programs designed to engage both students and families. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school often promotes extracurricular activities and community involvement to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding specific grade-level curriculum, school events, or administrative policies, the school’s official website at http://car.puyallup.k12.wa.us/pages/Carson_Elementary serves as the primary portal for updates and parent resources.

676

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma L Carson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	128
Black	105
Asian	57
Two or More	113
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	38

White
232 (34.3%)
Hispanic
128 (18.9%)
Two or More
113 (16.7%)
Black
105 (15.5%)
Asian
57 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
38 (5.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)840-8808
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 18

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 104