Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orting Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orting Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
School Rankings
Orting Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orting Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orting Elementary School's ranking?
Orting Elementary School is ranked #998 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orting Elementary School often compared to?
Orting Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orting Elementary School?
567 students attend Orting Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Orting Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orting Elementary School?
Orting Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orting Elementary School offer ?
Orting Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orting Elementary School part of?
Orting Elementary School is part of Orting School District.
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