At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Spinning Elementary: 299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
15.8:1 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
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Spinning Elementary
Spinning 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 299 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, 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 (49.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Spinning Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.9 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White49.8%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black2%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial13.7%
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.
Waller Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
306 reported students
Mt View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
279 reported students
Stewart Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
343 reported students
Wildwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
364 reported students
Meeker Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
366 reported students
Maplewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
371 reported students
Public schools near Spinning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 343 | 0.7 mi |
| Shaw Road Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 615 | 1 mi |
| Meeker Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | KG–06 | 366 | 1 mi |
| Wildwood Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 364 | 1.5 mi |
| Maplewood Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 371 | 1.5 mi |
| Karshner Elementary Elementary · Puyallup School District | PK–06 | 405 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spinning Elementary
What grades does Spinning Elementary serve?
Spinning 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 Spinning Elementary?
Spinning Elementary reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spinning Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 299 students and 18.9 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 Spinning Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spinning 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 Spinning Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Spinning Elementary in?
Spinning 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 Spinning Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stewart Elementary (0.7 mi), Shaw Road Elementary (1 mi), Meeker Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.