Serving 412 students in grades 1-3, Lake Tapps Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Tapps Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Tapps Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Tapps Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Tapps Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Tapps Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Tapps Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Tapps Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Tapps Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dieringer Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary School?
412 students attend Lake Tapps Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lake Tapps Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Tapps Elementary School?
Lake Tapps Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Tapps Elementary School offer ?
Lake Tapps Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Lake Tapps Elementary School part of?
Lake Tapps Elementary School is part of Dieringer School District.
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