Serving 349 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delong School serves the west part of Tacoma, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delong Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
Delong Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delong Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1084 out of 2,088 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 Jefferson Elementary School, Dower Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Delong Elementary School?
349 students attend Delong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Delong Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delong Elementary School?
Delong Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Delong Elementary School offer ?
Delong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delong Elementary School part of?
Delong Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Delong Elementary School located?
Delong Elementary School is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.
School Reviews
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