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Where We're Growing

As our community continues to grow, so does the need to understand how new housing developments may impact our schools. Where We’re Growing highlights residential projects planned within the Puyallup School District’s boundaries.

We actively track this growth to assess how it may affect student enrollment and building capacity at our neighborhood schools. This information is a critical part of how we plan for the future—ensuring our facilities, staffing, and resources keep pace with the families we serve.

By monitoring development today, we’re better prepared to provide a strong, stable educational experience for every student tomorrow.

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Residential Development within Puyallup School District

To explore residential development projects within our district boundaries:

  • Click on any red area on the map to view details about that specific project.
  • Use the + and – buttons in the upper left corner to zoom in or out for a closer look.

As new housing developments expand, the Puyallup School District (PSD) receives one-time school impact fees from local governments—including Edgewood, Puyallup, Fife, and Pierce County—paid by developers of new homes and apartments. These fees help fund the classrooms and infrastructure needed to serve a growing student population.

However, there's a significant gap between what's needed and what's collected. In 2024, PSD’s Capital Facilities Plan calculated that nearly $32,000 is required to cover just 50% of the school space needed for each new single-family home. Yet current impact fee collections range from only $3,500 to $4,500 per home—leaving a shortfall of more than $27,000 per unit.

Learn more about impact fees

Learn More: How Growth Is Impacting School Capacity at Neighborhood Schools

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Parent & Community Participation

Get Involved! There are lots of ways to participate in the school construction and planning process. 

School Capacity and Utilization Task Force

SCUT Committee Members at kick off meeting June 8, 2023

The School Capacity and Utilization Task Force (SCUT) is a diverse group of community members, students, and staff charged with developing short- and mid-term recommendations to address school overcrowding—reviewing data on boundaries, programs, waivers, and facility use—until long-term solutions can be funded through future capital projects.

Learn more about the SCUT

Bond Advisory Committee (BAC)

A man and a women reviewing options at a table during the bond advisory committee meeting

The Bond Advisory Committee (BAC) is a superintendent-commissioned group of citizens, students and staff tasked with recommending a bond package and financing plan—along with potential election timing—for board consideration, while also supporting community engagement and board presentations as needed.

Learn more about the BAC