Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spinning Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spinning Elementary serves the northeast part of Puyallup, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spinning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Spinning Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spinning Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spinning Elementary School is 0.67, which is less 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
#390 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Spinning Elementary School's ranking?
Spinning Elementary School is ranked #390 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Spinning Elementary School often compared to?
Spinning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shaw Road Elementary School, Meeker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Spinning Elementary School?
299 students attend Spinning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Spinning Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spinning Elementary School?
Spinning Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spinning Elementary School offer ?
Spinning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spinning Elementary School part of?
Spinning Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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