Delong Elementary School

4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Delong Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Delong Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delong Elementary School 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
This School
State Level (WA)
#1541 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
39%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delong Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
49%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
22%
25%
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Black
14%
5%
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White
37%
50%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
19%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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

What is Delong Elementary School's ranking?
Delong Elementary School is ranked #1541 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Delong Elementary School often compared to?
Delong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dower Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Delong Elementary School?
342 students attend Delong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Delong Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delong Elementary School?
Delong Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Delong Elementary School offer ?
Delong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Delong Elementary School part of?
Delong Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2012
We are blessed to have such great teachers and to have an awesome principle such as Mr. Shaw
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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