Enrollment
460
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Tapps Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Tapps, Washington, enrolling 460 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Washington average.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lake Tapps's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dieringer Heights Elementary (441 students): Lake Tapps Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 15.2:1).
Dieringer School District also operates North Tapps Middle School (523 students) and Dieringer Heights Elementary (441 students) alongside Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps Elementary compares
Lake Tapps 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dieringer School District, which includes Lake Tapps 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 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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lake Tapps on the city page.
Is Lake Tapps Elementary a good school?
Lake Tapps Elementary earns 44/100 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 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.
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