How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Tacoma School District | Tahoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TACOMA, Washington | MAPLE VALLEY, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 28,311 | 9,112 |
| Number of Schools | 66 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 18.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Tacoma School District | Tahoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,190 | $19,426 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| State Revenue | 57.0% | 68.3% |
| Local Revenue | 30.2% | 27.0% |
Tacoma School District
Federal State Local
Tahoma School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Tacoma School District | Tahoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.5% | 57.3% |
| African American | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 16.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.9% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 17.4% | 10.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.4% | 15.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Tacoma School District | Tahoma School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 84 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 328.9:1 | 559.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.2% | 11.3% |
School Types
Tacoma School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Tahoma School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.