Thompson Preschool

15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thompson Preschool serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thompson Preschool's student population of 452 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thompson Preschool is 0.75, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
26%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
40%
49%
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Hawaiian
5%
1%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Thompson Preschool and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
452 students attend Thompson Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Thompson Preschool students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Thompson Preschool offer ?
Thompson Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Thompson Preschool part of?
Thompson Preschool is part of Bethel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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