Emma L Carson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Puyallup, Washington 98375 · Puyallup School District
#617 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#21148 of 50,301 nationally
About Emma L Carson Elementary
Emma L Carson Elementary is a public elementary located in Puyallup, in the Puyallup School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 676 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 617th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 676.
There are 31 schools in Puyallup; Emma L Carson Elementary ranks 22nd of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emma L Carson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emma L Carson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frank Brouillet Elem
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students · 1.2 km away
Doris Stahl Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 6–10
846 students · 1.6 km away
Frederickson Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 1.8 km away
Graham Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students · 2.5 km away
Expedition Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 2.6 km away
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 2.6 km away
Liberty Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 2.7 km away
Emerald Ridge High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,599 students · 3.7 km away
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 4.0 km away
Glacier View Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
843 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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676 students
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Warren Hunt Elem
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
681 students
Mountain View Elementary
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
671 students
Walnut Grove Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
681 students
Southworth Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emma L Carson Elementary a good school?
Emma L Carson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #617 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emma L Carson Elementary rank in Washington?
Emma L Carson Elementary ranks #617 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #21148 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emma L Carson Elementary?
Emma L Carson Elementary had 676 students in 2025.
Is Emma L Carson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Emma L Carson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emma L Carson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emma L Carson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.