Tumwater Hill Elementary

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tumwater Hill Elementary, located at 3120 Ridgeview St SW in Tumwater, Washington, is a key part of the Tumwater School District. The school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Serving students from the surrounding local community, the school works to foster a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for future success.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and the implementation of diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Beyond core academics, Tumwater Hill Elementary places a strong value on community and character building, often encouraging school spirit and participation in extracurricular activities. By providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the Tumwater neighborhood.

400

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tumwater Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	85
Black	14
Asian	35
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
215 (53.9%)
Hispanic
85 (21.3%)
Two or More
43 (10.8%)
Asian
35 (8.8%)
Black
14 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Tumwater School District
Phone:	(360)709-7300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 10

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 65