Very Good
#767 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 34% in state
Orting Elementary School
Elementary School · Orting School District
316 Washington Avenue North, Orting, WA 98360
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
569
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#767 of 2,228
In Orting
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Orting School District
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Orting Elementary School
Orting Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orting, WA, part of Orting School District. Orting Elementary School serves approximately 569 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Orting Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Orting Elementary School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Orting Elementary 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.
Score Breakdown
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Orting Elementary School — Students at Orting Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Orting Elementary School Compares
See how Orting Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
316 Washington Avenue North, Orting, WA 98360
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Orting Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tehaleh Heights Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Bonney Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bonney Lake Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Bonney Lake), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ridgecrest Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Puyallup), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Orting, see our Orting schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Orting Special Education Orting | 0.0 mi | — |
| Orting High School Orting | 0.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Orting Middle School Orting | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Orting | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Tehaleh Heights Elementary School Bonney Lake | 1.9 mi | 9.3 |
| Donald Eismann Elementary Bonney Lake | 2.5 mi | 7.6 |
| G W Edgerton Elementary Puyallup | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Glacier View Junior High Puyallup | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Warren Hunt Elem Puyallup | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Emerald Ridge High School Puyallup | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Victor Falls Elementary Bonney Lake | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Pope Elementary Puyallup | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Puyallup | 3.6 mi | 8.0 |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - MCALDER ELEMENTARY Puyallup | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Bonney Lake High School Bonney Lake | 4.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Liberty Ridge Elementary Sumner | 4.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Mountain View Middle School Bonney Lake | 4.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Sunrise Elementary Puyallup | 4.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Ferrucci Jr High Puyallup | 5.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Bonney Lake Elementary Bonney Lake | 5.9 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98360 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,801
Median Home Value
$466,200
Median Rent
$2,293/mo
Population
14,986
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.7%
Avg Commute
41.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
36.5
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|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Wenatchee, WA | 7.1 |
| Broad View Elementary Oak Harbor, WA | 7.1 |
| Captain Gray STEM Elementary Pasco, WA | 7.1 |
| Cooper Elementary Spokane, WA | 7.1 |
| Crescent Harbor Elem Oak Harbor, WA | 7.1 |
| Daybreak Primary Battle Ground, WA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Orting Elementary School
What grades does Orting Elementary School serve?
Orting Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Orting Elementary School?
Orting Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orting Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orting Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orting Elementary School rank in WA?
Orting Elementary School ranks #767 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orting Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orting Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Orting Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orting Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Orting Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orting Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orting Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orting Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orting Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Orting Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (360) 893-2248
Resources & Links
District
Orting School District- District Enrollment
- 2,814
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,034
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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