How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Franklin Pierce School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, Washington | Tacoma, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 7,425 | 28,311 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 66 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 18.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Franklin Pierce School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,065 | $19,679 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 64.5% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 22.0% | 30.2% |
Franklin Pierce School District
Federal State Local
Tacoma School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Franklin Pierce School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| African American | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| Multiracial | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.3% | 44.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Franklin Pierce School District | Tacoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 84 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 352:1 | 306.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.3% | 44.6% |
School Types
Franklin Pierce School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Tacoma School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 32
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.