At a glance
Reported students
522
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593.5
University Place Primary: 522 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.3:1 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
- 467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about University Place Primary
University Place Primary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in University Pla. It is one of 8 current school records connected to University Place School District. NCES reports 522 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 (48.7%) and multiracial (16.9%). English learners represent 7.1% 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 University Place Primary
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.1 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
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.66
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White48.7%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black8.8%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial16.9%
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 University Place School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Evergreen Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
516 reported students
Sunset Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
548 reported students
Chambers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
493 reported students
Drum Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–07
639 reported students
Narrows View Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–07
692 reported students
Curtis Junior High
Other · Grades 08–09
904 reported students
Public schools near University Place Primary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary Elementary · University Place School District | PK–04 | 516 | 1.4 mi |
| Sunset Primary Elementary · University Place School District | PK–04 | 548 | 1.4 mi |
| Geiger Montessori School Elementary · Tacoma School District | PK–05 | 521 | 1.6 mi |
| Whittier Elementary School Elementary · Tacoma School District | PK–03 | 305 | 1.8 mi |
| Chambers Elementary Elementary · University Place School District | KG–04 | 493 | 1.9 mi |
| Delong Elementary School Elementary · Tacoma School District | PK–05 | 349 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Place Primary
What grades does University Place Primary serve?
University Place Primary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in University Place School District.
How many students attend University Place Primary?
University Place Primary reported 522 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 467 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Place Primary?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 522 students and 32.1 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 University Place Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Place Primary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on University Place School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of University Place Primary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41% 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 University Place Primary in?
University Place Primary is part of University Place School District, based in University Place, WA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University Place Primary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evergreen Primary (1.4 mi), Sunset Primary (1.4 mi), Geiger Montessori School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.