Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pope Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pope Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pope Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pope Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#707 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
8%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pope Elementary School's ranking?
Pope Elementary School is ranked #707 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pope Elementary School often compared to?
Pope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G W Edgerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Pope Elementary School?
613 students attend Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pope Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pope Elementary School?
Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pope Elementary School offer ?
Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pope Elementary School part of?
Pope Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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