Waller Road Elementary School

6312 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Waller Road 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 48% 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: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Waller Road Elementary serves the northwest section of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waller Road Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students

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

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

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

Year Founded
1913
School Calendar

School Rankings

Waller Road 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 Waller Road 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1861 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

20-24%
41%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
53%
20-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

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

American Indian
5%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
9%

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

Hispanic
21%
27%

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

Black
2%
5%

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

White
52%
47%

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

Hawaiian
1%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
14%
9%

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

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.67

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

(22-23)
45.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Waller Road Elementary School's ranking?
Waller Road Elementary School is ranked #1861 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Waller Road Elementary School often compared to?
Waller Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland Elementary School, Birney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Waller Road Elementary School?
306 students attend Waller Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Waller Road Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waller Road Elementary School?
Waller Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waller Road Elementary School offer ?
Waller Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waller Road Elementary School part of?
Waller Road Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Waller Road Elementary serves the northwest section of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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