How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Birney Elementary School | Dr. Dolores Silas High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 476 | 1,160 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 23.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.1% | 35.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Birney Elementary School | Dr. Dolores Silas High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,190 | $23,190 |
| District | Tacoma School District | Tacoma School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Birney Elementary School | Dr. Dolores Silas High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.4% | 50.1% |
| African American | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.8% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 14.3% | 17.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Birney Elementary School | Dr. Dolores Silas High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 476:1 | 386.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 66.6% | 55.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.