Lake Tapps Elementary

Public 1-3

 1320 178th Avenue E.
       Lake Tapps, WA  98391-6411


(253) 862-6600

District: Dieringer School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,891 Help


Students who attend Lake Tapps Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Tapps Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
Two or more races:
12.0%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), two or more races (12%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Tapps Elementary is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Tapps Elementary is $19,891.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Tapps Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dieringer School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dieringer School District 5th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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by a parent
Thursday, March 26, 2020

Open Quote Great school, with mostly kids from Lake Tapps and Lakeland Hills area. They do lots of nice programs for the kids, like daddy daughter dance and a Christmas singing program for the kids that parents attend. It’s like a private school feeling, yet public. The teaching staff is very happy to be here, and the PTA is very active and supportive of the schools. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Open Quote Friendly, knowledgeable staff! Private school feel. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Tapps Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 527 5 1 10 4 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 546 7 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 574 5 10 7 4 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 588 7 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 591 5 16 2 5 n/a n/a 0 619
1993 620 6 13 1 7 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 636 5 12 2 6 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 608 3 14 8 6 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 608 3 14 8 6 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 620 3 14 8 3 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 664 4 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 661 4 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 658 2 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 330 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 304 3 11 9 6 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 304 3 11 9 6 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 298 1 9 6 6 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 315 4 11 7 5 n/a n/a 1 343
2006 322 7 8 8 2 n/a n/a 1 348
2007 351 12 10 11 0 n/a n/a 9 393
2008 354 8 9 10 2 n/a n/a 15 398
2009 362 3 10 11 1 n/a n/a 28 415
2010 357 1 9 6 3 n/a n/a 39 415
2011 342 3 8 31 2 3 36 0 425
2012 365 3 15 26 4 2 42 0 457
2013 371 3 22 20 5 0 31 0 452
2014 357 4 25 27 3 0 41 0 457
2015 356 3 30 35 3 3 48 0 478
2016 330 8 31 46 2 4 60 0 481
2017 311 7 25 43 2 4 46 0 438
2018 324 11 30 44 2 1 50 0 462
2019 341 17 29 45 0 1 44 0 477
2020 339 11 39 44 2 1 48 0 484
2021 271 10 30 46 2 3 57 0 419
2022 276 10 40 43 2 4 37 0 412
2023 278 19 51 44 0 4 54 0 450

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 Lake Tapps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 24.0 22.7 0
1989 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1990 600 30.4 19.7 0
1991 616 31.9 19.3 n/a
1992 619 32.5 19.0 n/a
1993 647 31.2 20.7 n/a
1994 661 31.7 20.9 n/a
1995 639 32.9 19.4 n/a
1996 639 32.9 19.4 n/a
1997 648 34.9 18.6 n/a
1998 698 34.4 20.3 n/a
1999 693 35.4 19.6 n/a
2000 686 36.4 18.8 n/a
2001 339 18.5 18.3 n/a
2002 333 19.4 17.2 3.3
2003 333 19.4 17.2 3.3
2004 320 18.0 17.8 5.9
2005 343 18.3 18.7 8.2
2006 348 19.8 17.6 9.5
2007 393 21.3 18.5 6.3
2008 398 22.2 17.9 7.3
2009 415 22.2 18.7 6.7
2010 415 21.8 18.9 13.6
2011 425 22.7 18.6 11.3
2012 457 23.8 19.1 16
2013 452 25.0 18.0 13.9
2014 457 n/a n/a 15.8
2015 478 26.0 18.3 14.2
2016 481 26.0 18.5 15
2017 438 26.1 16.7 12.3
2018 462 29.8 15.5 14.3
2019 477 28.6 16.6 16.4
2020 484 30.9 15.6 14.7
2021 419 30.0 13.9 14.3
2022 412 28.9 14.2 15
2023 450 29.9 15.0 21.8

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 Lake Tapps Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 24.0 22.7 0
1989 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1990 600 30.4 19.7 0
1991 616 31.9 19.3 n/a
1992 619 32.5 19.0 n/a
1993 647 31.2 20.7 n/a
1994 661 31.7 20.9 n/a
1995 639 32.9 19.4 n/a
1996 639 32.9 19.4 n/a
1997 648 34.9 18.6 n/a
1998 698 34.4 20.3 n/a
1999 693 35.4 19.6 n/a
2000 686 36.4 18.8 n/a
2001 339 18.5 18.3 n/a
2002 333 19.4 17.2 3.3
2003 333 19.4 17.2 3.3
2004 320 18.0 17.8 5.9
2005 343 18.3 18.7 8.2
2006 348 19.8 17.6 9.5
2007 393 21.3 18.5 6.3
2008 398 22.2 17.9 7.3
2009 415 22.2 18.7 6.7
2010 415 21.8 18.9 13.6
2011 425 22.7 18.6 11.3
2012 457 23.8 19.1 16
2013 452 25.0 18.0 13.9
2014 457 n/a n/a 15.8
2015 478 26.0 18.3 14.2
2016 481 26.0 18.5 15
2017 438 26.1 16.7 12.3
2018 462 29.8 15.5 14.3
2019 477 28.6 16.6 16.4
2020 484 30.9 15.6 14.7
2021 419 30.0 13.9 14.3
2022 412 28.9 14.2 15
2023 450 29.9 15.0 21.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Lake Tapps Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.0%0.4%1.0%4.4%95.2%96.5%96.0%95.2%95.8%96.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Tapps Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (2.7%) $15,200 (97.3%) $15,626
2020 $325 (2.6%) $12,191 (97.4%) $12,516
2021 $401 (2.1%) $18,862 (97.9%) $19,263
2022 $1,102 (5.5%) $18,789 (94.5%) $19,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Tapps Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Tapps Elementary)75.170.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)75.170.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lake Tapps Elementary)81.172
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Dieringer School District)81.172
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Tapps Elementary)75.170.1
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dieringer School District)80.767.5
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lake Tapps Elementary)81.172
 9.1%
   All Grades Math (Dieringer School District)74.463.1
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students477450
 5.7%
African American1719
 11.8%
American Indian00
Asian2951
 75.9%
Hispanic4544
 2.2%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White341278
 18.5%
Two or More Races4454
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%21.8%
 5.4%


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Students who attend Lake Tapps Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Tapps Middle School

Students at Lake Tapps Elementary are 62% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Lake Tapps Elementary.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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