Stanley Elementary School

1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Stanley Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stanley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1122 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stanley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Stanley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Stanley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
26%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stanley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Stanley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Elementary School is ranked #1122 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Stanley Elementary School often compared to?
Stanley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Stanley Elementary School?
336 students attend Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Stanley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Elementary School?
Stanley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stanley Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stanley Elementary School part of?
Stanley Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Stanley Elementary School located?
Stanley Elementary School is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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