Thompson Preschool serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Preschool serves the northern part of Tacoma, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Preschool's student population of 227 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thompson Preschool is 0.77, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
10%
5%
White
35%
47%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
227 students attend Thompson Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Thompson Preschool students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thompson Preschool offer ?
Thompson Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Preschool part of?
Thompson Preschool is part of Bethel School District.
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