University Place Primary

2708 W GRANDVIEW DR
UNIVERSITY PLA, WA 98466

upp.upsd83.org

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

University Place Primary School, located in University Place, Washington, is a foundational element of the University Place School District. Serving young learners, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on early childhood development and the establishment of strong core learning habits. By emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside academic proficiency, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to upper elementary education and beyond.

As part of a district known for its commitment to educational excellence and community involvement, University Place Primary places a high value on partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child receives a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and creative inquiry. Through its proactive approach to student success and its integration into the local University Place community, the school serves as a nurturing hub for the district's youngest scholars.

522

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Place Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	87
Black	46
Asian	34
Two or More	88
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

White
254 (48.7%)
Two or More
88 (16.9%)
Hispanic
87 (16.7%)
Black
46 (8.8%)
Asian
34 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)566-5620
Website:	http://upp.upsd83.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 2

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 97