How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Avenue Elementary | Perry G Keithley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | TACOMA, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 355 | 804 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.9% | 61.1% |
| 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 | Central Avenue Elementary | Perry G Keithley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Central Avenue Elementary | Perry G Keithley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 24.3% |
| African American | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.9% | 33.1% |
| Asian | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 9.8% |
| Multiracial | 12.1% | 15.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Avenue Elementary | Perry G Keithley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 355:1 | 402:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 25.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 130 |
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.