publicelementaryGrade 1-3

Lake Tapps Elementary

1320 178Th Avenue E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391, United States

+1 (253) 862-6600

http://www.dieringer.wednet.edu/domain/8

3.4

Overall Rating

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Lake Tapps Elementary Overview

About This School

Lake Tapps Elementary is a public elementary in Lake Tapps, Washington, serving 460 students in grades Grade 1-3. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 67% in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 30 teachers with an average salary of $105,989 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup includes 62% White, 12% Two or More Races, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, and 5% Black students.

460

Total Students

Grade 1-3

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts67%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 1-3

County

Pierce County

Students per Counselor

464:1

Lake Tapps Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

67%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 69%State Avg: 52%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 49%

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.7:1

State Avg: 19:1

464

Students per Counselor

Lake Tapps Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$105,989

City Avg: $105,989

State Avg: $93,190

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor464:1

Lake Tapps Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.09%

Male

48.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 460 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.74%

Hispanic8.48%

Asian10.87%

Black5.22%

Two or More Races11.52%

Native American0%

Lake Tapps Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Tapps Elementary

Q: What is Lake Tapps Elementary?

A: Lake Tapps Elementary is a elementary public located in Lake Tapps.

Q: How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary?

A: Lake Tapps Elementary has approximately 460 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Lake Tapps Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Lake Tapps Elementary - Lake Tapps, WA

Quick Facts about Lake Tapps Elementary
School Name	Lake Tapps Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 1-3
Location	1320 178Th Avenue E., Lake Tapps, WA 98391, Lake Tapps, WA
County	Pierce County
Phone	+1 (253) 862-6600
Total Students	460
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	3.4/10
ELA Proficiency	67%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Tapps Elementary

What is Lake Tapps Elementary?

Lake Tapps Elementary is a elementary public located in Lake Tapps.

How many students attend Lake Tapps Elementary?

Lake Tapps Elementary has approximately 460 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary is 14:1.

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