Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Emma L Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma L Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emma L Carson Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Emma L Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma L Carson Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#1377 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emma L Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Emma L Carson Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Emma L Carson Elementary School?
689 students attend Emma L Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Emma L Carson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma L Carson Elementary School?
Emma L Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emma L Carson Elementary School offer ?
Emma L Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emma L Carson Elementary School part of?
Emma L Carson Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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