Very Good
#767 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 34% in state
Orting Elementary School
Elementary School · Orting School District · Orting, WA
An elementary school in Orting, WA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
316 Washington Avenue North, Orting, WA 98360
- Math 39% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orting Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orting Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orting), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,801
Median home value
$466,200
Median rent
$2,293/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orting Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Tehaleh Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Donald Eismann ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 744 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orting School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orting Elementary School is listed in Orting School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orting Elementary School
Orting Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orting, WA, part of Orting School District, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.2%
- Phone
- (360) 893-2248
- Area population (ZIP 98360)
- 14,986
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98360; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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