- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Tapps, WA
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dieringer Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530213002812
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dieringer Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Tapps · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dieringer Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Tapps, WA.
School address
District: Dieringer School District · Washington
NCES ID 530213002812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Dieringer Heights Elementary grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530213002812 · Lake Tapps, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 15.2:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Tapps Middle School (523 students)
Dieringer Heights Elementary grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dieringer Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Tapps Mi
North Tapps Middle School
523 students
- Lake Tapps Ele
Lake Tapps Elementary
460 students
- This school
Dieringer Heights Elementary
441 students
What this shows Dieringer Heights Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dieringer Heights Elementary compares
Dieringer Heights Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 70% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Dieringer Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dieringer School District reports $18,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dieringer Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tapps Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Tapps Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dieringer Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Tapps
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dieringer Heights Elementary
How many students attend Dieringer Heights Elementary?
Dieringer Heights Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Tapps, WA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dieringer Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dieringer Heights Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dieringer Heights Elementary?
13.4% of students at Dieringer Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dieringer Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dieringer Heights Elementary is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Lake Tapps, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dieringer Heights Elementary?
Dieringer Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dieringer Heights Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Tapps?
By Resource Investment Index, Dieringer Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Tapps, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dieringer School District?
Besides Dieringer Heights Elementary, Dieringer School District also operates North Tapps Middle School (523 students) and Lake Tapps Elementary (460 students). See the Dieringer School District district page for the complete list.