Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tapteal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tapteal Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Tapteal 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 Tapteal Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tapteal Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tapteal Elementary School often compared to?
Tapteal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Bluffs Elementary School, William Wiley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tapteal Elementary School?
471 students attend Tapteal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tapteal Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tapteal Elementary School?
Tapteal Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tapteal Elementary School offer ?
Tapteal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tapteal Elementary School part of?
Tapteal Elementary School is part of Richland School District.
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