Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meeker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meeker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meeker Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meeker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meeker Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meeker Elementary School's ranking?
Meeker Elementary School is ranked #844 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meeker Elementary School often compared to?
Meeker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spinning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meeker Elementary School?
368 students attend Meeker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Meeker Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meeker Elementary School?
Meeker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meeker Elementary School offer ?
Meeker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Meeker Elementary School part of?
Meeker Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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