How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Liberty Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TACOMA, WA | Spanaway, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 688 | 857 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 44.4% |
| 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 | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Liberty Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,928 | $18,928 |
| District | Bethel School District | Bethel School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Liberty Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.5% | 35.8% |
| African American | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.3% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| Multiracial | 14.1% | 18.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chester H Thompson Elementary | Liberty Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 688:1 | 285.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.5% | 14.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 3 |
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.