Waller Road Elementary

306 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Waller Road Elementary School is a public school located in the Midland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Puyallup School District. The school is known for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards, the school aims to help students develop both fundamental skills and the critical thinking abilities necessary for future academic success.

The campus itself is often noted for its welcoming environment, where staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Waller Road Elementary typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage personal growth. By maintaining a balance between high expectations and emotional support, the school strives to prepare its young learners to transition successfully into the middle school level while contributing positively to their local community.

306

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waller Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	65
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	42
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
159 (52.0%)
Hispanic
65 (21.2%)
Two or More
42 (13.7%)
American Indian
16 (5.2%)
Asian
15 (4.9%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)

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)841-8745
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 40