- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Tapps, WA
Lake Tapps Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Tapps Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530213000310
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Tapps Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Tapps · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Tapps Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Tapps Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Tapps, WA.
School address
District: Dieringer School District · Washington
NCES ID 530213000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Tapps Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530213000310 · Lake Tapps, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 15.9:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Tapps Middle School (523 students)
Lake Tapps Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Tapps Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Tapps Mi
North Tapps Middle School
523 students
- This school
Lake Tapps Elementary
460 students
- Dieringer Heig
Dieringer Heights Elementary
441 students
What this shows Lake Tapps Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Tapps Elementary compares
Lake Tapps Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps 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 |
| Dieringer Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Tapps Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Tapps Elementary
How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary?
Lake Tapps Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Tapps, WA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Lake Tapps Elementary?
15.1% of students at Lake Tapps Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Tapps Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Tapps Elementary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Lake Tapps, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Tapps Elementary?
Lake Tapps Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lake Tapps Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Tapps?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Tapps Elementary ranks #1 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 Lake Tapps Elementary, Dieringer School District also operates North Tapps Middle School (523 students) and Dieringer Heights Elementary (441 students). See the Dieringer School District district page for the complete list.