Tacoma Online Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tacoma Online Elementary School's student population of 159 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
159 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Tacoma Online Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
34%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tacoma Online Elementary School?
159 students attend Tacoma Online Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Tacoma Online Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tacoma Online Elementary School?
Tacoma Online Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tacoma Online Elementary School offer ?
Tacoma Online Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tacoma Online Elementary School part of?
Tacoma Online Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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