Christensen Elementary School
Tel:
(253)535-9887
- Christensen Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Christensen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Christensen Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 461 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Christensen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Christensen Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1851 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 23% |
| Black | 17% | 4% |
| White | 25% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 10% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin Pierce School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Christensen Elementary School is Washington High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baker (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Sales Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma James Sales Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 478 students
0.7 miles
11213 Sheridan Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)535-9891 0.7 K-5 478 - Tacoma Helen B. Stafford Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
0.8 miles
1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)571-4300 0.8 PK-5 513 - Tacoma Fern Hill Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
1.2 miles
8442 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)571-3888 1.2 PK-5 312 - Tacoma Baker Grades: 6-8 | 718 students
1.3 miles
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253)571-5000 1.3 6-8 718 - Tacoma Larchmont Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
1.3 miles
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253)571-6200 1.3 PK-5 371
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