Firgrove Elementary School

13918 Meridian S
Puyallup, WA 98373
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Firgrove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Firgrove Elementary serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Firgrove Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Firgrove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firgrove Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1595 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
22%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
36%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
6%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
17%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
64%
0.78

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
44.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firgrove Elementary School's ranking?
Firgrove Elementary School is ranked #1595 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Firgrove Elementary School often compared to?
Firgrove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Elementary School, Edward Zeiger Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Firgrove Elementary School?
593 students attend Firgrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Firgrove Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Firgrove Elementary School?
Firgrove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Firgrove Elementary School offer ?
Firgrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Firgrove Elementary School part of?
Firgrove Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
While Firgrove may be an older school, what is lacks for in aesthetics it makes up for in the care that each child receives. The staff at Firgrove are excellent, and there is a high rate of parent volunteers. They are constanty working to make imporovements to further the education experience of each child. This is a school where you feel like family and they welcome each persons input and involvement.
- Posted by Parent - steev

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Firgrove Elementary serves the southern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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