How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Junior High School | Fife Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 619 | 866 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.6% | 45.7% |
| 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 | Columbia Junior High School | Fife Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,777 | $29,777 |
| District | Fife School District | Fife School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Junior High School | Fife Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.2% | 28.8% |
| African American | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Multiracial | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Junior High School | Fife Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 247.6:1 | 433:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | 14.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 7 |
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.