Pope Elementary

Summary:

Pope Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, Washington, serving around 690 students in grades K-6. Despite increasing diversity and economic challenges, this school consistently outperforms the Puyallup School District and the state of Washington in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Pope Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. Notably, the school's African American and Hispanic students consistently outperform their peers in the district and state, ranking among the top schools in Washington for these subgroups. However, the school's multi-racial and special education students have struggled in recent years, indicating opportunities for improvement in supporting these specific student populations.

Compared to nearby schools in the Puyallup School District, Pope Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in its academic proficiency rates. Schools like Ridgecrest Elementary and Frank Brouillet Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, while others, such as Firgrove Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates. Pope Elementary's success in supporting the academic achievement of its African American and Hispanic students could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to improve outcomes for historically underserved populations.


Detail:

Public K-6

 15102 122nd Ave E
       Puyallup, WA  98374-3419


(253) 841-8755

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,124 Help


Students who attend Pope Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glacier View Junior High
High:    Emerald Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  690

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Two or more races:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Compare Details Pope Elementary ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8th 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 60.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pope Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Hispanic (19.1%), two or more races (16.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pope Elementary is 17.6. 17 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pope Elementary is $16,124. 19 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pope Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pope Elementary 443rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Pope 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 Pope Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.37 329th 1026 67.9%
2005 63.74 359th 1031 65.2%
2006 57.40 455th 1051 56.7%
2007 66.67 333rd 1069 68.8%
2008 56.75 472nd 1067 55.8%
2009 57.48 457th 1072 57.4%
2010 68.16 303rd 1088 72.2%
2011 63.32 393rd 1092 64.0%
2012 65.92 370th 1097 66.3%
2013 57.53 483rd 1106 56.3%
2015 49.08 547th 1067 48.7%
2016 46.62 577th 1053 45.2%
2017 58.38 445th 1056 57.9%
2018 50.81 519th 1054 50.8%
2019 63.74 401st 1130 64.5%
2021 72.73 278th 1107 74.9%
2022 70.43 323rd 1169 72.4%
2023 62.65 399th 1169 65.9%
2024 60.32 443rd 1168 62.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 114th 212 46.2%
2019 51.11 163rd 303 46.2%
2021 60.06 48th 128 62.5%
2022 65.40 89th 252 64.7%
2023 48.94 101st 194 47.9%
2024 31.21 144th 188 23.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.11 102nd 320 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 504th 637 20.9%
2019 55.04 194th 566 65.7%
2021 50.53 74th 158 53.2%
2023 32.96 226th 308 26.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 582nd 835 30.3%
2019 69.46 212th 979 78.3%
2021 75.37 121st 854 85.8%
2022 66.24 250th 1019 75.5%
2023 61.75 327th 1013 67.7%
2024 59.87 371st 1024 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.47 572nd 1004 43.0%
2019 55.08 501st 1068 53.1%
2021 70.67 257th 1008 74.5%
2022 69.12 313th 1100 71.5%
2023 60.56 404th 1094 63.1%
2024 56.60 440th 1093 59.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.73 21st 48 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 452nd 999 54.8%
2019 72.24 287th 1075 73.3%
2021 73.73 251st 1025 75.5%
2022 71.25 294th 1113 73.6%
2023 64.32 359th 1099 67.3%
2024 63.21 384th 1099 65.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.39 9th 71 87.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 190th 540 64.8%
2019 68.81 167th 697 76.0%
2021 78.43 52nd 501 89.6%
2022 65.93 155th 694 77.7%
2023 65.05 174th 633 72.5%
2024 54.07 291st 651 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pope Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 576th 833 30.9%
2019 52.07 514th 1027 50.0%
2021 73.50 225th 943 76.1%
2022 67.62 320th 1031 69.0%
2023 65.76 334th 1011 67.0%
2024 64.07 349th 1009 65.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Pope Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 601 15 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1989 678 12 15 7 4 n/a n/a 0 716
1990 774 16 18 13 5 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 466 8 12 12 6 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 459 13 11 21 8 n/a n/a 0 512
1993 499 8 13 17 6 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 512 11 13 19 7 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 534 14 17 24 14 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 534 14 17 24 14 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 541 14 22 24 11 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 562 18 28 33 16 n/a n/a 0 657
1999 586 12 33 35 13 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 611 18 36 46 12 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 651 14 45 50 8 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 651 30 42 53 8 n/a n/a 0 784
2003 651 30 42 53 8 n/a n/a 0 784
2004 709 29 61 51 7 n/a n/a 0 857
2005 748 40 62 49 6 n/a n/a 4 909
2006 794 43 71 69 9 n/a n/a 39 1025
2007 887 48 86 72 9 n/a n/a 57 1159
2008 486 22 24 47 4 n/a n/a 35 618
2009 478 15 21 52 2 n/a n/a 50 618
2010 469 61 24 58 1 n/a n/a 1 614
2011 431 22 19 88 4 3 42 0 609
2012 437 18 16 85 4 0 51 0 611
2013 414 9 10 100 2 0 51 0 586
2014 357 13 9 89 2 3 61 0 534
2015 366 15 9 95 8 0 61 0 554
2016 386 16 14 87 7 2 63 0 575
2017 386 15 14 95 9 2 63 0 584
2018 359 25 22 99 7 1 57 0 570
2019 366 24 31 89 8 0 73 0 591
2020 294 35 28 73 5 0 52 0 487
2021 309 36 36 102 3 8 87 0 581
2022 293 47 49 102 8 8 105 1 613
2023 302 69 55 132 6 14 112 0 690

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 Pope Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 25.0 25.5 0
1989 716 31.0 23.0 n/a
1990 826 35.9 23.0 0
1991 504 33.6 15.0 n/a
1992 512 31.9 16.0 n/a
1993 543 31.1 17.5 n/a
1994 562 33.1 17.0 n/a
1995 603 30.5 19.8 n/a
1996 603 30.5 19.8 n/a
1997 612 31.2 19.6 n/a
1998 657 32.3 20.3 n/a
1999 679 34.1 19.9 n/a
2000 723 33.9 21.3 n/a
2001 768 36.9 20.8 n/a
2002 784 38.0 20.6 17.7
2003 784 38.0 20.6 17.7
2004 857 38.0 22.6 18.8
2005 909 37.9 24.0 18.9
2006 1025 43.7 23.5 17.1
2007 1159 46.9 24.7 14.8
2008 618 36.6 16.9 20.4
2009 618 37.5 16.5 25.9
2010 614 29.3 20.9 28.5
2011 609 29.0 20.9 31
2012 611 25.4 24.0 29.8
2013 586 26.3 22.2 34
2014 534 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 554 29.0 19.1 38.4
2016 575 26.0 22.1 32.3
2017 584 31.9 18.2 31.5
2018 570 29.8 19.0 32.3
2019 591 31.8 18.5 35.4
2020 487 25.3 19.2 34.7
2021 581 34.7 16.7 37.3
2022 613 37.9 16.1 40.6
2023 690 39.0 17.6 48.4

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 Pope Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 25.0 25.5 0
1989 716 31.0 23.0 n/a
1990 826 35.9 23.0 0
1991 504 33.6 15.0 n/a
1992 512 31.9 16.0 n/a
1993 543 31.1 17.5 n/a
1994 562 33.1 17.0 n/a
1995 603 30.5 19.8 n/a
1996 603 30.5 19.8 n/a
1997 612 31.2 19.6 n/a
1998 657 32.3 20.3 n/a
1999 679 34.1 19.9 n/a
2000 723 33.9 21.3 n/a
2001 768 36.9 20.8 n/a
2002 784 38.0 20.6 17.7
2003 784 38.0 20.6 17.7
2004 857 38.0 22.6 18.8
2005 909 37.9 24.0 18.9
2006 1025 43.7 23.5 17.1
2007 1159 46.9 24.7 14.8
2008 618 36.6 16.9 20.4
2009 618 37.5 16.5 25.9
2010 614 29.3 20.9 28.5
2011 609 29.0 20.9 31
2012 611 25.4 24.0 29.8
2013 586 26.3 22.2 34
2014 534 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 554 29.0 19.1 38.4
2016 575 26.0 22.1 32.3
2017 584 31.9 18.2 31.5
2018 570 29.8 19.0 32.3
2019 591 31.8 18.5 35.4
2020 487 25.3 19.2 34.7
2021 581 34.7 16.7 37.3
2022 613 37.9 16.1 40.6
2023 690 39.0 17.6 48.4

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
201694.8%0.0%1.3%0.0%97.4%96.1%98.7%96.1%97.4%100.0%
201787.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.6%93.9%95.4%96.9%90.8%92.3%96.9%
201895.1%0.0%0.0%2.5%1.2%96.3%95.1%98.8%97.5%97.5%98.8%
201973.5%0.0%0.0%2.4%1.2%85.5%88.0%88.0%89.2%92.8%98.8%
202087.3%3.2%0.0%0.0%1.6%92.1%95.2%93.7%92.1%95.2%93.7%93.7%93.7%95.2%
202193.1%1.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%96.6%96.6%100.0%94.3%96.6%97.7%97.7%97.7%96.6%
202294.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.4%98.8%100.0%95.2%98.8%95.2%95.2%95.2%98.8%
202387.5%1.1%0.0%1.1%1.1%92.1%93.2%96.6%90.9%93.2%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.2%
202494.3%2.3%0.0%1.1%1.1%96.6%96.6%97.7%95.5%96.6%97.7%97.7%97.7%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201878.9%1.1%0.0%1.1%1.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%78.9%
201969.1%0.0%1.0%0.0%5.2%90.7%91.8%90.7%90.7%91.8%71.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.4%0.0%0.8%2.7%97.2%96.8%97.3%96.6%96.6%97.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.2%) $11,477 (98.8%) $11,614
2020 n/a $8,341 (100.0%) $8,341
2021 $273 (1.8%) $14,865 (98.2%) $15,138
2022 $1,283 (8.0%) $14,841 (92.0%) $16,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pope Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 401st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary)65.953.3
 12.5%
   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 (Pope Elementary)68.366.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pope Elementary)50.556.6
 6.1%
   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 (Pope Elementary)52.458.6
 6.2%
   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 (Pope Elementary)71.155.7
 15.4%
   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 (Pope Elementary)42.754.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pope Elementary)65.357
 8.3%
   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 (Pope Elementary)74.346.1
 28.2%
   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 (Pope Elementary)57.836.4
 21.5%
   6th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)54.143.1
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pope Elementary)64.853.2
 11.7%
   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 (Pope Elementary)55.554.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pope Elementary)65.357
 8.3%
   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 Students591690
 16.8%
African American2469
 187.5%
American Indian86
 25%
Asian3155
 77.4%
Hispanic89132
 48.3%
Pacific Islander014
White366302
 17.5%
Two or More Races73112
 53.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%48.4%
 13%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 690 students attended Pope Elementary.

Students at Pope Elementary are 44% White, 19% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 10% African American, 8% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Pope Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier View Junior High
High : Emerald Ridge High School

Pope Elementary ranks 443rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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