Enrollment
441
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dieringer Heights Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dieringer Heights Elementary
Dieringer Heights Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Tapps, Washington, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Washington average.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Tapps's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Tapps Elementary (460 students): Dieringer Heights Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Dieringer School District also operates North Tapps Middle School (523 students) and Lake Tapps Elementary (460 students) alongside Dieringer Heights Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dieringer Heights Elementary compares
Dieringer Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dieringer School District, which includes Dieringer Heights Elementary.
$17,534
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lake Tapps on the city page.
Is Dieringer Heights Elementary a good school?
Dieringer Heights Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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