WashingtonSchoolsWaller Road Elementary

Waller Road Elementary

PublicRegular
Tacoma, Washington · Puyallup School District
Students295enrolled
Hispanic22%of students
White5%of students
Black3%of students
Asian5%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students295
Grade Span0–6
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Waller Road Elementary has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. American Indian / AN students make up the largest group at 48.7%.

295students
White5.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.3%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian4.7%
American Indian / AN48.7%
Native Hawaiian / PI0.9%
Two or More15.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.