- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Puyallup, WA
Pope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530696001866
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pope Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pope Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pope Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696001866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Pope Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 530696001866 · Puyallup, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 18.2:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Pope Elementary grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- Dessie F Evans
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- This school 710
Pope Elementary
710 students
What this shows Pope Elementary reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pope Elementary compares
Pope 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,882
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
Per 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 13.2%
Asian 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Pope Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dessie F Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Puyallup
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shaw Road Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Firgrove Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Fruitland Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Frank Brouillet Elem
Standard public school
541 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pope Elementary
How many students attend Pope Elementary?
Pope Elementary has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pope Elementary?
37.2% of students at Pope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pope Elementary is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pope Elementary?
Pope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pope Elementary rank among elementary schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Pope Elementary ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Pope Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.