Shaw Road Elementary School

1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shaw Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shaw Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Shaw Road Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare and empower every student to reach their full potential and to thrive in school, society, work, and life.

School Rankings

Shaw Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Road Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#323 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
59%
41%
70%
53%
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
5%
5%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Puyallup School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaw Road Elementary School's ranking?
Shaw Road Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shaw Road Elementary School often compared to?
Shaw Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shaw Road Elementary School?
615 students attend Shaw Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Shaw Road Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw Road Elementary School?
Shaw Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shaw Road Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Road Elementary School part of?
Shaw Road Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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