Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tahoma Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tahoma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tahoma Elementary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tahoma Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoma Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#168 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Tahoma Elementary School's ranking?
Tahoma Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tahoma Elementary School often compared to?
Tahoma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shadow Lake Elementary School, Lake Wilderness Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tahoma Elementary School?
666 students attend Tahoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tahoma Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tahoma Elementary School?
Tahoma Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tahoma Elementary School offer ?
Tahoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tahoma Elementary School part of?
Tahoma Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
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