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Wildwood Elementary

1601 26th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374Puyallup School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
362
Students
Total enrolled
$18,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 29% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 362 students in grades PK–06 in Puyallup, Washington.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,479 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wildwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Puyallup, Washington, serving grades PK–06 with 362 students. The district invests $18,479 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wildwood Elementary

362
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution208 male · 153 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 226 students
Student Composition
51%
16%
9%
16%
Asian5%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black9%
Multiracial16%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530696001043

Academic Outcomes at Wildwood Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98374

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,479Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,479
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,131
Student Support$3,511
Administration$2,217
Operations$2,772
Other$1,848
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,479 spent per student, an estimated $8,186 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
25%
State government
64.7%
Local (property tax)
25.4%
Federal programs
9.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,479/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dessie F Evans ElementaryG W Edgerton ElementaryEmma L Carson ElementaryWarren Hunt Elem
+15 more
↓
Middle
Doris Stahl Junior HighBallou Jr HighGlacier View Junior HighKalles Junior High
+3 more
↓
High School
Gov John Rogers High SchoolPuyallup High SchoolEmerald Ridge High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyPierce County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPuyallup School District →
Phone: (253)841-8746
NCES ID: 530696001043
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Puyallup seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Puyallup School District
High
Gov John Rogers High School
1,730 students · 09–12
● 41 opp42% FRL
High
Puyallup High School
1,701 students · 10–12
● 52 opp38% FRL
High
Emerald Ridge High School
1,537 students · 10–12
● 50 opp37% FRL
Elem
Dessie F Evans Elementary
988 students · PK–06
42% FRL
Mid
Doris Stahl Junior High
902 students · 06–10
47% FRL
Mid
Ballou Jr High
890 students · 07–09
● 41 opp49% FRL
Mid
Glacier View Junior High
832 students · 07–09
● 50 opp41% FRL
Mid
Kalles Junior High
831 students · 07–09
42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1601 26th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.