Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stanley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
School Overview
Stanley Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanley Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#334 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
22%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
22%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
Stanley Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Stanley Elementary School often compared to?
Stanley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Stanley Elementary School?
323 students attend Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Stanley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Elementary School?
Stanley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stanley Elementary School offer ?
Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stanley Elementary School part of?
Stanley Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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