Meeker Elementary

Summary:

Meeker Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, Washington, serving 385 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 88 out of 247 school districts in the state.

Meeker Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, but the school stands out in certain areas. For example, 5th-grade students at Meeker outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts, and 4th-graders excelled in Math. The school also has a strong track record with its Hispanic and Special Education student populations, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for White and female students is relatively lower. Despite having a high percentage of low-income students, Meeker Elementary's performance for this subgroup is better than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Puyallup School District, Meeker Elementary lags behind higher-performing schools like Woodland Elementary, Shaw Road Elementary, and Fruitland Elementary in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. However, Meeker's higher per-student spending and lower student-to-teacher ratio suggest that the school is allocating resources effectively to support student learning, and its strengths in serving specific student populations indicate opportunities for growth and improvement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 409 5th St SW
       Puyallup, WA  98371-5826


(253) 841-8738

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
613th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,960 Help


Students who attend Meeker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kalles Junior High
High:    Puyallup High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.5%
Two or more races:
14.3%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Compare Details Meeker Elementary ranks worse than 52.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 16th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meeker Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), two or more races (14.3%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meeker Elementary is 15.5, which is the 9th best among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meeker Elementary is $17,960, which is the 8th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meeker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meeker Elementary 613th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meeker Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meeker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.02 338th 1026 67.1%
2005 73.45 234th 1031 77.3%
2006 71.47 252nd 1051 76.0%
2007 71.21 258th 1069 75.9%
2008 70.33 285th 1067 73.3%
2009 66.28 345th 1072 67.8%
2010 62.69 382nd 1088 64.9%
2011 56.13 488th 1092 55.3%
2012 58.44 459th 1097 58.2%
2013 60.22 449th 1106 59.4%
2015 54.96 464th 1067 56.5%
2016 65.29 364th 1053 65.4%
2017 57.94 450th 1056 57.4%
2018 57.27 448th 1054 57.5%
2019 60.31 447th 1130 60.4%
2021 44.79 566th 1107 48.9%
2022 57.13 456th 1169 61.0%
2023 50.85 530th 1169 54.7%
2024 45.76 613th 1168 47.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.30 169th 303 44.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.81 84th 339 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.23 120th 835 85.6%
2019 76.05 132nd 979 86.5%
2021 58.25 280th 854 67.2%
2022 67.27 234th 1019 77.0%
2023 59.26 360th 1013 64.5%
2024 69.43 247th 1024 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 394th 1004 60.8%
2019 72.65 281st 1068 73.7%
2021 50.02 463rd 1008 54.1%
2022 58.33 424th 1100 61.5%
2023 46.27 567th 1094 48.2%
2024 37.14 686th 1093 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 488th 999 51.2%
2019 46.24 597th 1075 44.5%
2021 38.93 590th 1025 42.4%
2022 54.72 464th 1113 58.3%
2023 52.54 480th 1099 56.3%
2024 53.69 485th 1099 55.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.07 66th 540 87.8%
2019 80.00 88th 697 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Meeker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 537th 833 35.5%
2019 46.52 582nd 1027 43.3%
2021 39.05 581st 943 38.4%
2022 46.05 552nd 1031 46.5%
2023 43.41 567th 1011 43.9%
2024 34.13 694th 1009 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Open Quote I love the interaction with the staff and principal with the students. They do so much to make them feel safe and encourage them to do better and that they are important. I also love the involvement with the PTA and the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meeker Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 5 8 10 9 n/a n/a 0 332
1989 320 5 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 346 5 6 11 10 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 341 6 13 8 10 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 327 2 16 13 12 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 297 4 16 6 8 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 294 4 17 8 10 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 321 6 16 21 10 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 321 6 16 21 10 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 310 9 14 20 7 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 306 11 15 16 11 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 312 11 18 17 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 339 11 24 17 4 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 336 9 19 18 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 297 13 35 17 10 n/a n/a 0 372
2003 297 13 35 17 10 n/a n/a 0 372
2004 310 11 26 11 6 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 318 15 20 11 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 308 10 23 20 6 n/a n/a 5 372
2007 301 11 22 21 8 n/a n/a 12 375
2008 301 13 21 22 10 n/a n/a 12 379
2009 292 11 15 21 9 n/a n/a 35 383
2010 305 49 13 32 10 n/a n/a 0 409
2011 286 12 7 34 10 2 20 0 371
2012 278 8 4 41 6 2 33 0 372
2013 298 14 7 48 6 0 45 0 418
2014 323 9 5 50 6 0 42 0 435
2015 298 7 13 54 5 0 46 0 423
2016 294 12 13 69 4 4 52 0 448
2017 269 15 18 57 2 5 46 0 412
2018 266 14 16 59 5 4 45 0 409
2019 263 16 20 60 7 6 51 0 423
2020 258 15 18 57 5 1 42 0 396
2021 235 18 15 53 6 3 40 0 370
2022 212 18 13 52 4 11 45 0 355
2023 233 20 14 49 5 9 55 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meeker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 17.0 19.5 0
1989 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
1990 378 18.5 20.4 0
1991 378 18.1 20.8 n/a
1992 370 21.2 17.4 n/a
1993 331 19.3 17.2 n/a
1994 333 19.4 17.2 n/a
1995 374 19.7 19.0 n/a
1996 374 19.7 19.0 n/a
1997 360 18.9 19.0 n/a
1998 359 17.9 20.1 n/a
1999 362 19.7 18.4 n/a
2000 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
2001 385 22.5 17.1 n/a
2002 372 20.0 18.6 28
2003 372 20.0 18.6 28
2004 364 19.0 19.2 26.1
2005 369 18.9 19.5 24.9
2006 372 18.0 20.7 24.8
2007 375 18.0 20.8 23.7
2008 379 16.0 23.7 25.1
2009 383 16.0 23.9 27.6
2010 409 19.9 20.5 31.1
2011 371 17.2 21.4 37.2
2012 372 18.6 19.9 37.6
2013 418 20.1 20.7 37.8
2014 435 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 423 24.0 17.6 31.4
2016 448 22.0 20.3 31.5
2017 412 21.9 18.8 27.7
2018 409 22.4 18.2 28.6
2019 423 22.3 18.8 30.5
2020 396 23.4 16.9 32.1
2021 370 24.7 14.9 30
2022 355 23.7 14.9 37.5
2023 385 24.7 15.5 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meeker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 17.0 19.5 0
1989 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
1990 378 18.5 20.4 0
1991 378 18.1 20.8 n/a
1992 370 21.2 17.4 n/a
1993 331 19.3 17.2 n/a
1994 333 19.4 17.2 n/a
1995 374 19.7 19.0 n/a
1996 374 19.7 19.0 n/a
1997 360 18.9 19.0 n/a
1998 359 17.9 20.1 n/a
1999 362 19.7 18.4 n/a
2000 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
2001 385 22.5 17.1 n/a
2002 372 20.0 18.6 28
2003 372 20.0 18.6 28
2004 364 19.0 19.2 26.1
2005 369 18.9 19.5 24.9
2006 372 18.0 20.7 24.8
2007 375 18.0 20.8 23.7
2008 379 16.0 23.7 25.1
2009 383 16.0 23.9 27.6
2010 409 19.9 20.5 31.1
2011 371 17.2 21.4 37.2
2012 372 18.6 19.9 37.6
2013 418 20.1 20.7 37.8
2014 435 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 423 24.0 17.6 31.4
2016 448 22.0 20.3 31.5
2017 412 21.9 18.8 27.7
2018 409 22.4 18.2 28.6
2019 423 22.3 18.8 30.5
2020 396 23.4 16.9 32.1
2021 370 24.7 14.9 30
2022 355 23.7 14.9 37.5
2023 385 24.7 15.5 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.7%1.9%3.7%0.0%96.3%96.3%90.7%92.6%94.4%100.0%
201792.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%95.1%95.1%97.6%95.1%95.1%97.6%
201893.6%0.0%2.1%2.1%2.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%93.6%95.7%100.0%
201990.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.2%92.7%97.6%95.1%95.1%100.0%
202095.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%3.3%95.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.7%
202196.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.1%96.2%98.1%98.1%96.2%98.1%98.1%98.1%96.2%
202294.7%1.8%1.8%1.8%0.0%98.3%98.3%96.5%96.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202390.9%0.0%0.0%1.8%1.8%94.6%92.7%96.4%92.7%92.7%96.4%96.4%96.4%92.7%
202498.2%1.8%0.0%0.0%1.8%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Meeker Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201896.0%1.4%1.4%0.0%2.7%97.3%98.7%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.0%
201986.5%0.0%2.7%0.0%4.1%97.3%97.3%96.0%96.0%97.3%91.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meeker Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.2%0.0%2.4%3.3%97.2%97.9%96.7%95.7%97.9%99.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meeker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.1%) $11,848 (98.9%) $11,985
2020 n/a $9,520 (100.0%) $9,520
2021 $370 (2.5%) $14,258 (97.5%) $14,628
2022 $1,278 (7.1%) $16,682 (92.9%) $17,960

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 447th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 530th of 1169 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary)65.454.9
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.746.7
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Meeker Elementary)67.366.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary)58.539.2
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)60.147.8
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Meeker Elementary)52.342.3
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)57.650.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary)69.744.7
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)6655.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Meeker Elementary)5039.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meeker Elementary)66.752.6
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Puyallup School District)58.953.8
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary)5844
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)64.853.8
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meeker Elementary)44.347.1
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)54.143.1
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meeker Elementary)62.745.8
 16.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Puyallup School District)65.854.5
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meeker Elementary)52.649.5
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meeker Elementary)66.752.6
 14%
   All Grades Science (Puyallup School District)54.148.8
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423385
 9%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2014
 30%
Hispanic6049
 18.3%
Pacific Islander69
 50%
White263233
 11.4%
Two or More Races5155
 7.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%49.6%
 19.1%


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Students at Meeker Elementary are 61% White, 14% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Meeker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kalles Junior High
High : Puyallup High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Meeker Elementary.

Meeker Elementary ranks 613th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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