Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederickson 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 32% (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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederickson Elementary serves the northeast part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederickson Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederickson 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 Frederickson 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1504 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Tan, White, and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederickson Elementary School's ranking?
Frederickson Elementary School is ranked #1504 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Frederickson Elementary School often compared to?
Frederickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emma L Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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 Frederickson Elementary School?
527 students attend Frederickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Frederickson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederickson Elementary School?
Frederickson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frederickson Elementary School offer ?
Frederickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederickson Elementary School part of?
Frederickson Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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