Chambers Elementary

9101 56TH AVE W
UNIVERSITY PLA, WA 98467

cp.upsd83.org

493 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Chambers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in University Place, Washington, and serves as part of the University Place School District. The school provides a supportive learning environment for students in grades K-4, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, Chambers Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors by fostering a sense of community and providing personalized support for diverse student needs.

The school is well-integrated into the local University Place community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. By promoting a positive school climate and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Chambers Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both socially and academically throughout their early foundational years.

493

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chambers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	88
Black	54
Asian	41
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	8

White
224 (45.5%)
Hispanic
88 (17.9%)
Two or More
77 (15.7%)
Black
54 (11.0%)
Asian
41 (8.3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6%)

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:	University Place School District
Phone:	(253)566-5650
Website:	http://cp.upsd83.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 80

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 114