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Peter G Schmidt Elementary

Tumwater School District · Thurston County · 237 Dennis Street SE, Tumwater, WA 98501.0

(360)709-7200

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6/10
#568
Rank 568 out of 1,162
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #565 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #613 · 47th percentile
Science7/10 · #407 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into Tumwater — a small, tight-knit city just south of Olympia with easy access to the Capitol campus, hiking trails, and the Deschutes River — Peter G. Schmidt Elementary sits right in the middle of the pack statewide, with a quiet strength in science that stands out. Families who value a grounded, community-feel school in a city that blends Pacific Northwest outdoor life with the steady rhythm of state-government-town living tend to feel right at home here. It's a solid neighborhood school for families planting roots in the south Puget Sound region without the higher-pressure suburban school scenes found closer to Seattle.

Student Demographics

284 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
171 (60%)
Hispanic
46 (16%)
Multiple Races
43 (15%)
Other
24 (8%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (47%)
Students with Disabilities58 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

607
Enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.8
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #650 · 49th percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found