At a glance
Reported students
566
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Fruitland Elementary: 566 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.1:1 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
- 556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Fruitland Elementary
Fruitland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Puyallup. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Puyallup School District. NCES reports 566 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 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above 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 (64.7%) and multiracial (14.1%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. 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 Fruitland Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.26 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- 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
- White64.7%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black2.1%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial14.1%
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 Puyallup School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank Brouillet Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–06
541 reported students
Firgrove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
593 reported students
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
606 reported students
Shaw Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
615 reported students
Edward Zeiger Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
500 reported students
Ridgecrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
456 reported students
Public schools near Fruitland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 371 | 1.2 mi |
| Woodland Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 606 | 1.4 mi |
| Meeker Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 366 | 1.4 mi |
| Karshner Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 405 | 1.6 mi |
| Puyallup Parent Partnership Program Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–08 | 96 | 1.6 mi |
| Stewart Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 343 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Elementary
What grades does Fruitland Elementary serve?
Fruitland Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Puyallup School District.
How many students attend Fruitland Elementary?
Fruitland Elementary reported 566 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 556 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fruitland Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 566 students and 31.26 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 Fruitland Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fruitland Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Puyallup School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fruitland Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.7% 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 Fruitland Elementary in?
Fruitland Elementary is part of Puyallup School District, based in Puyallup, WA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fruitland Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maplewood Elementary (1.2 mi), Woodland Elementary (1.4 mi), Meeker Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.