Harvard Elementary School

1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harvard 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harvard Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Harvard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvard Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#1402 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
40%
35-39%
53%
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
60%
26%
Black
10%
5%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harvard Elementary School's ranking?
Harvard Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Harvard Elementary School?
421 students attend Harvard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Harvard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvard Elementary School?
Harvard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harvard Elementary School offer ?
Harvard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvard Elementary School part of?
Harvard Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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