How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brookdale Elementary | Christensen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 483 | 346 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 67.1% |
| 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 | Brookdale Elementary | Christensen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,076 | $21,076 |
| District | Franklin Pierce School District | Franklin Pierce School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brookdale Elementary | Christensen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.3% | 19.4% |
| African American | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Multiracial | 17.0% | 16.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brookdale Elementary | Christensen Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 483:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.3% | 20.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
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.