Thompson Preschool

15616 5th Ave E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thompson Preschool serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thompson Preschool's student population of 408 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thompson Preschool is 0.76, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
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Black
12%
5%
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White
36%
50%
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Hawaiian
5%
1%
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Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
408 students attend Thompson Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Thompson Preschool students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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