James Sales Elementary School
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(253)535-9891
- James Sales Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
James Sales Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Sales Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Sales Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Sales Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1332 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 23% |
| Black | 12% | 4% |
| White | 29% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin Pierce School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Sales Elementary School is Washington High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Perry G Keithley Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Christensen Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Christensen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
0.7 miles
10232 Barnes Lane
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)535-9887 0.7 PK-5 461 - Tacoma Perry G Keithley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 758 students
0.7 miles
12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)535-9884 0.7 6-8 758 - Tacoma Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1020 students
0.7 miles
12420 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)535-9881 0.7 9-12 1020 - Tacoma Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 75 students
1.2 miles
12223 S A Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-4675 1.2 PK 75 - Tacoma Learning Support Grades: PK
1.2 miles
315 129th Street So
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253)298-3005 1.2 PK n/a
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