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Dieringer School District

Public school district · Lake Tapps, WA · NCES 5302130

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At a glance

Reported students

1,424

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

3

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

17.2:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$18,423

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$10,622

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
1,361
Teachers (FTE)
84.65
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1

What current records say about Dieringer School District

Dieringer School District operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–08 in Lake Tapps, Washington. NCES reports 1,424 students and 82.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Washington agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 130 of 298 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $18,423 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,622 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 137 of 295 in Washington. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
3.7%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
11.4%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
82.9
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$25,829,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Dieringer School District

Lake Tapps, Washington

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 47.2457, -122.1922

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White61.9%
  • Hispanic9.8%
  • Black4.2%
  • Asian11.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
  • Multiracial10.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary245115.8:10
Middle152320.6:10

Explore schools in Dieringer School District

3 current directory entries

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Showing 1–3 of 3 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Dieringer Heights ElementaryElementaryPK–0544116.6:1
Lake Tapps ElementaryElementary01–0346014.9:1
North Tapps Middle SchoolMiddle06–0852320.6:1

Frequently asked questions about Dieringer School District

How many schools are in Dieringer School District?

Dieringer School District has 3 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle.

How many students attend Dieringer School District?

NCES reports 1,424 students for 2024–25, served by 82.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 130 of 298 Washington agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 1,361 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Dieringer School District?

The district-wide ratio is 17.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Dieringer School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $18,423 in current expenditure per pupil, including $10,622 for instruction. That ranks 137 of 295 comparable Washington agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

How do I find my assigned school in Dieringer School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (253) 862-2537 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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