Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peter G Schmidt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter G Schmidt Elementary School's ranking?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary School?
586 students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peter G Schmidt Elementary School offer ?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peter G Schmidt Elementary School part of?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.
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