Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, N.e. Tacoma Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N.e. Tacoma Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
32%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N.e. Tacoma Elementary School's ranking?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School is ranked #761 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are N.e. Tacoma Elementary School often compared to?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent Heights Elementary School, Browns Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend N.e. Tacoma Elementary School?
367 students attend N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of N.e. Tacoma Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N.e. Tacoma Elementary School?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does N.e. Tacoma Elementary School offer ?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is N.e. Tacoma Elementary School part of?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is N.e. Tacoma Elementary School located?
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School is located in the Northeast Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Tacoma.
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