Serving 690 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pope Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pope Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pope Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pope Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
44%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pope Elementary School's ranking?
Pope Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pope Elementary School often compared to?
Pope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G W Edgerton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pope Elementary School?
690 students attend Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pope Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pope Elementary School?
Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pope Elementary School offer ?
Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pope Elementary School part of?
Pope Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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