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Chief Leschi School
School · Chief Leschi School
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA 98371
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher
7.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Chief Leschi School
School in Puyallup · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Chief Leschi School
Chief Leschi School is a public school in Puyallup, WA, part of Chief Leschi School. Chief Leschi School serves approximately 648 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Chief Leschi School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
68% of students at Chief Leschi School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 648 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Address
- 5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA 98371
- Website
- leschischools.org
- Phone
- (253) 445-6000
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
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How Chief Leschi School Compares
See how Chief Leschi School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA 98371
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Chief Leschi School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Fife Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Tacoma). Another option is Discovery Primary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Milton). Additionally, Lister Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Tacoma). For more schools in Puyallup, see our Puyallup schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Junior High School Tacoma | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| HOLY ROSARY BILINGUAL ACADEMY Fife | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| HOLY ROSARY BILINGUAL ACADEMY Fife | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Fife Elementary School Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Fife High School Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Fife Open Doors Tacoma | 1.8 mi | — |
| Waller Road Elementary Tacoma | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| EVERGREEN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Tacoma | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Lister Elementary School Tacoma | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Karshner Elementary Puyallup | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Tacoma | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Aylen Jr High Puyallup | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Fruitland Elementary Puyallup | 2.9 mi | 7.0 |
| First Creek Middle School Tacoma | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Maplewood Elementary Puyallup | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Blix Elementary School Tacoma | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Puyallup High School Puyallup | 2.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Discovery Primary School Milton | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Harvard Elementary Tacoma | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Surprise Lake Middle School Milton | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98371 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,290
Median Home Value
$515,500
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
Population
23,989
College Educated
28.7%
Homeownership
69.1%
Avg Commute
31.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
39.2
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|---|---|
| Muckleshoot Tribal School Auburn, WA | — |
| Vancouver Success Academy Vancouver, WA | — |
| Bethel Virtual Academy Spanaway, WA | 2.5 |
| Barker Creek Community School Silverdale, WA | 3.3 |
| KINGS WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Vancouver, WA | 3.9 |
| MOUNT VERNON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Vernon, WA | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chief Leschi School
What grades does Chief Leschi School serve?
Chief Leschi School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chief Leschi School?
Chief Leschi School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Leschi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Leschi School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Chief Leschi School a charter school?
No, Chief Leschi School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Leschi School a Title I school?
No, Chief Leschi School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Leschi School?
99.5% of students at Chief Leschi School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.1%
- Phone
- (253) 445-6000
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