How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Franklin Elementary School | Mount Tahoma High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 260 | 1,410 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 58.4% |
| 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 | Franklin Elementary School | Mount Tahoma 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 | Franklin Elementary School | Mount Tahoma High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.7% | 16.2% |
| African American | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 31.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| Multiracial | 20.1% | 12.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Franklin Elementary School | Mount Tahoma High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 282:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.0% | 68.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 170 |
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.