Browns Point Elementary School

1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Browns Point Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Browns Point Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026

School Rankings

Browns Point Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browns Point Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#125 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
41%
80-84%
53%
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Browns Point Elementary School's ranking?
Browns Point Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Browns Point Elementary School often compared to?
Browns Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Browns Point Elementary School?
418 students attend Browns Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Browns Point Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Browns Point Elementary School?
Browns Point Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Browns Point Elementary School offer ?
Browns Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Browns Point Elementary School part of?
Browns Point Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Browns Point Elementary School located?
Browns Point 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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