At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
460
Lake Tapps Elementary: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Lake Tapps Elementary
Lake Tapps Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 01–03 in Lake Tapps. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Dieringer School District. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.7%) and multiracial (11.5%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Tapps Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.65
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.65
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black5.2%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dieringer School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dieringer Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
North Tapps Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
523 reported students
Public schools near Lake Tapps Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Creek Elementary Elementary · Auburn School District | PK–05 | 440 | 0.9 mi |
| Lakeland Hills Elementary Elementary · Auburn School District | PK–05 | 512 | 1.2 mi |
| Crestwood Elementary Elementary · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District | PK–05 | 393 | 1.8 mi |
| Ilalko Elementary School Elementary · Auburn School District | PK–05 | 468 | 2.1 mi |
| Gildo Rey Elementary School Elementary · Auburn School District | PK–05 | 416 | 2.5 mi |
| Dieringer Heights Elementary Elementary · Dieringer School District | PK–05 | 441 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Tapps Elementary
What grades does Lake Tapps Elementary serve?
Lake Tapps Elementary reports grades 01–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dieringer School District.
How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary?
Lake Tapps Elementary reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 460 students and 30.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Tapps Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Tapps Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dieringer School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Tapps Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Tapps Elementary in?
Lake Tapps Elementary is part of Dieringer School District, based in Lake Tapps, WA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Tapps Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bowman Creek Elementary (0.9 mi), Lakeland Hills Elementary (1.2 mi), Crestwood Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.