Emma L Carson Elementary

Summary:

Emma L Carson Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, Washington, serving 738 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Puyallup School District.

Emma L Carson Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 38.35% White, 11.38% African American, 21% Hispanic, 7.32% Asian, and 16.26% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the Puyallup School District and Washington state averages. The school performs relatively well for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 50% of Washington elementary schools, but ranks in the bottom 20% for African American and Special Education students, indicating achievement gaps for these subgroups. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.34%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Dessie F Evans Elementary (41.7%) and Frank Brouillet Elementary (39.86%).

When compared to other nearby schools in the Bethel and Puyallup school districts, Emma L Carson Elementary generally performs below average in academic proficiency, particularly for subgroups like African American and Special Education students. Schools like Frank Brouillet Elementary and Graham Elementary, which are also in the Puyallup district, tend to outperform Emma L Carson Elementary on various metrics. Additionally, the school's overall ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8615 184th St E
       Puyallup, WA  98375


(253) 840-8808

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
553rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,342 Help


Students who attend Emma L Carson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Doris Stahl Junior High
High:    Gov John Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.8%
Hispanic:
21.3%
Two or more races:
16.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emma L Carson Elementary ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 14th 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 50.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Emma L Carson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.8%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (16.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emma L Carson Elementary is 16.9. 20 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 Emma L Carson Elementary is $15,342. 21 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emma L Carson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emma L Carson Elementary 553rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Emma L Carson 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 Emma L Carson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 57.59 455th 1072 57.6%
2010 67.89 310th 1088 71.5%
2011 64.00 384th 1092 64.8%
2012 65.63 375th 1097 65.8%
2013 67.46 345th 1106 68.8%
2015 44.44 603rd 1067 43.5%
2016 45.93 586th 1053 44.3%
2017 46.18 580th 1056 45.1%
2018 48.62 543rd 1054 48.5%
2019 54.66 517th 1130 54.2%
2021 42.27 596th 1107 46.2%
2022 35.32 749th 1169 35.9%
2023 38.98 705th 1169 39.7%
2024 50.80 553rd 1168 52.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 121st 212 42.9%
2019 43.30 193rd 303 36.3%
2021 33.08 82nd 128 35.9%
2022 29.85 187th 252 25.8%
2023 46.86 106th 194 45.4%
2024 60.73 64th 188 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 329th 637 48.4%
2019 19.34 514th 566 9.2%
2022 16.86 455th 478 4.8%
2024 17.61 305th 339 10.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.61 426th 835 49.0%
2019 62.42 318th 979 67.5%
2021 60.69 261st 854 69.4%
2022 44.14 555th 1019 45.5%
2023 40.73 618th 1013 39.0%
2024 53.43 456th 1024 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 562nd 1004 44.0%
2019 51.78 539th 1068 49.5%
2021 31.59 673rd 1008 33.2%
2022 34.26 731st 1100 33.5%
2023 36.04 696th 1094 36.4%
2024 47.86 548th 1093 49.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.66 27th 50 46.0%
2021 38.84 20th 32 37.5%
2022 41.54 30th 50 40.0%
2023 28.29 42nd 48 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.46 506th 999 49.3%
2019 58.19 444th 1075 58.7%
2021 53.42 418th 1025 59.2%
2022 36.55 688th 1113 38.2%
2023 39.39 648th 1099 41.0%
2024 51.76 509th 1099 53.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.60 45th 201 77.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.64 23rd 107 78.5%
2019 44.88 58th 110 47.3%
2021 49.56 18th 47 61.7%
2022 34.98 70th 108 35.2%
2024 34.18 56th 71 21.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.38 171st 540 68.3%
2019 79.46 91st 697 86.9%
2021 67.92 89th 501 82.2%
2022 41.46 389th 694 43.9%
2023 49.97 296th 633 53.2%
2024 55.44 279th 651 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Emma L Carson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.62 527th 833 36.7%
2019 45.89 592nd 1027 42.4%
2021 36.75 612th 943 35.1%
2022 30.58 765th 1031 25.8%
2023 34.45 699th 1011 30.9%
2024 52.91 469th 1009 53.5%
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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 Emma L Carson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 473 69 104 64 5 n/a n/a 89 804
2009 520 57 111 68 6 n/a n/a 108 870
2010 502 160 110 94 12 n/a n/a 0 878
2011 483 89 71 137 8 21 86 0 895
2012 480 64 73 142 5 19 135 0 918
2013 471 83 74 142 7 21 118 0 916
2014 477 67 70 144 5 23 129 0 915
2015 506 63 73 156 4 24 142 0 968
2016 536 60 65 149 3 26 136 0 975
2017 492 47 63 143 3 23 147 0 918
2018 514 58 66 144 6 25 142 0 955
2019 479 71 64 133 3 29 162 0 941
2020 391 66 57 99 3 24 143 0 783
2021 319 77 55 114 2 30 126 0 723
2022 267 82 45 130 1 36 124 1 686
2023 283 84 54 155 2 40 120 0 738
2024 247 89 56 147 4 34 112 0 689

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

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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 Emma L Carson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 804 n/a n/a 21.4
2009 870 n/a n/a 24
2010 878 37.9 23.1 23.3
2011 895 37.7 23.6 24
2012 918 40.3 22.7 29.5
2013 916 38.1 24.0 31.7
2014 915 n/a n/a 32.1
2015 968 44.0 22.0 33.4
2016 975 43.0 22.6 34.4
2017 918 45.7 20.0 31.6
2018 955 44.7 21.3 31.3
2019 941 46.5 20.2 33.2
2020 783 42.3 18.4 36.4
2021 723 42.0 17.1 35.5
2022 686 42.5 16.1 39.1
2023 738 38.5 19.1 46.3
2024 689 40.6 16.9 53.3

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 Emma L Carson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 804 n/a n/a 21.4
2009 870 n/a n/a 24
2010 878 37.9 23.1 23.3
2011 895 37.7 23.6 24
2012 918 40.3 22.7 29.5
2013 916 38.1 24.0 31.7
2014 915 n/a n/a 32.1
2015 968 44.0 22.0 33.4
2016 975 43.0 22.6 34.4
2017 918 45.7 20.0 31.6
2018 955 44.7 21.3 31.3
2019 941 46.5 20.2 33.2
2020 783 42.3 18.4 36.4
2021 723 42.0 17.1 35.5
2022 686 42.5 16.1 39.1
2023 738 38.5 19.1 46.3
2024 689 40.6 16.9 53.3

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

Emma L Carson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201696.2%0.0%2.3%0.8%98.5%97.0%97.7%97.7%98.5%98.5%
201792.0%1.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%97.0%96.0%93.0%94.0%99.0%
201852.9%0.7%0.7%3.6%1.4%70.0%74.3%85.7%70.7%76.4%97.9%
201994.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.8%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%95.8%
202092.6%2.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.6%94.7%94.7%95.7%94.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%94.7%
202194.5%1.1%2.2%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%98.9%96.7%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%
202294.7%0.0%2.1%1.1%0.0%96.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%
202389.1%3.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%93.1%96.0%97.0%93.1%97.0%97.0%97.0%93.1%
202493.1%3.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%96.0%94.1%96.0%96.0%94.1%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Emma L Carson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201879.2%0.0%0.8%0.0%0.8%98.5%99.2%98.5%98.5%99.2%80.8%
201988.0%2.0%1.3%0.0%4.0%95.3%95.3%95.3%94.0%95.3%90.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.7%0.9%1.2%2.9%96.3%96.3%96.6%95.4%96.0%97.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emma L Carson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.3%) $10,517 (98.7%) $10,655
2020 n/a $7,553 (100.0%) $7,553
2021 $262 (2.0%) $13,167 (98.0%) $13,429
2022 $1,380 (9.0%) $13,962 (91.0%) $15,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emma L Carson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 705th of 1169 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emma L Carson Elementary)6047.3
 12.7%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)57.355.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Puyallup School District)64.253.2
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emma L Carson Elementary)57.236.2
 21.1%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)56.644.8
 11.8%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)6949.1
 20%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)5441.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)50.246.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Emma L Carson Elementary)57.539.5
 18.1%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)60.437.3
 23.2%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)34.825.7
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Puyallup School District)54.143.1
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emma L Carson Elementary)61.342.6
 18.7%
   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 (Emma L Carson Elementary)50.341.8
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Puyallup School District)52.441.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Emma L Carson Elementary)57.539.5
 18.1%
   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 Students941738
 21.6%
African American7184
 18.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian6454
 15.6%
Hispanic133155
 16.5%
Pacific Islander2940
 37.9%
White479283
 40.9%
Two or More Races162120
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.2%46.3%
 13.2%


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Students who attend Emma L Carson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Doris Stahl Junior High
High : Gov John Rogers High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Emma L Carson Elementary.

Emma L Carson Elementary ranks 553rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Emma L Carson Elementary are 36% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 13% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander.


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