Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Sales 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Sales Elementary serves the west part of Tacoma, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to school and an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Sales Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
n.a.
School Rankings
James Sales 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 James Sales 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 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)43.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
n.a.
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Sales Elementary School's ranking?
James Sales 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 James Sales Elementary School often compared to?
James Sales Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christensen 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 James Sales Elementary School?
387 students attend James Sales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of James Sales Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Sales Elementary School?
James Sales Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Sales Elementary School offer ?
James Sales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Sales Elementary School part of?
James Sales Elementary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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