Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Naches Trail 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 49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Naches Trail Elementary serves the northern part of Tacoma, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most residents located about 1.2 miles from the school and the furthest edge reaching 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Naches Trail Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Naches Trail 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 Naches Trail Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1128 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
23%
27%
Black
10%
5%
White
37%
47%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naches Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Naches Trail Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Naches Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Naches Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Elk Plain School Of Choice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Naches Trail Elementary School?
519 students attend Naches Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Naches Trail Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naches Trail Elementary School?
Naches Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Naches Trail Elementary School offer ?
Naches Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Naches Trail Elementary School part of?
Naches Trail Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school made my child cry when he came back from school, if you have a child that is smart and isn''t into rap/thug stuff than your child should go to a different school, this school has a bunch of bullying and the teachers are terrible at teaching they are very rude to smart children but they really like their own kind (as in dumb) so if you want your child to ACTUALLY blaze a trail towards success then your child should not go to this school.
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