At a glance
Reported students
710
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Pope Elementary: 710 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Pope Elementary
Pope 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 710 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, 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 (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. 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 Pope Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.66 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
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White37%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black13.2%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial14.8%
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.
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
724 reported students
Northwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
732 reported students
Warren Hunt Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–06
681 reported students
Emma L Carson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
676 reported students
G W Edgerton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
753 reported students
Shaw Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
615 reported students
Public schools near Pope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Hunt Elem Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 681 | 0.7 mi |
| G W Edgerton Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 753 | 0.9 mi |
| Firgrove Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 593 | 1.5 mi |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 456 | 1.6 mi |
| Frank Brouillet Elem Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 541 | 2.1 mi |
| Edward Zeiger Elem Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 500 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pope Elementary
What grades does Pope Elementary serve?
Pope 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 Pope Elementary?
Pope Elementary reported 710 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pope Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 710 students and 42.66 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 Pope Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pope 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 Pope Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% 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 Pope Elementary in?
Pope 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 Pope Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Hunt Elem (0.7 mi), G W Edgerton Elementary (0.9 mi), Firgrove Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.