Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Stafford 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 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Helen Stafford Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen Stafford 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 Helen Stafford Elementary School is 0.82, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
16%
5%
White
18%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Helen Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Stafford Elementary School is ranked #1238 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Stafford Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Stafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fern Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Stafford Elementary School?
424 students attend Helen Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Helen Stafford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Stafford Elementary School?
Helen Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Helen Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Helen Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Stafford Elementary School part of?
Helen Stafford Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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