Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lister 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lister serves the southeast part of Tacoma, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lister Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 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 Rankings
Lister 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 Lister Elementary School is 0.83, 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
#1556 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
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)56.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Lister Elementary School's ranking?
Lister Elementary School is ranked #1556 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lister Elementary School often compared to?
Lister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Lister Elementary School?
376 students attend Lister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
23% of Lister Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lister Elementary School?
Lister Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lister Elementary School offer ?
Lister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lister Elementary School part of?
Lister Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Lister Elementary School located?
Lister Elementary School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Eastside.
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