- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tacoma, WA
Elmhurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmhurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530294000474
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmhurst Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmhurst Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmhurst Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Elmhurst Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 530294000474 · Tacoma, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Elmhurst Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elmhurst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- Perry G Keithl
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- This school 335
Elmhurst Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Elmhurst Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmhurst Elementary School compares
Elmhurst Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 19.7%
African American 16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Elmhurst Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmhurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmhurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Tacoma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fife Elementary School
Standard public school
866 students 17:1 students per teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Naches Trail Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Crescent Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Harvard Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmhurst Elementary School
How many students attend Elmhurst Elementary School?
Elmhurst Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmhurst Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Elmhurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmhurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elmhurst Elementary School is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmhurst Elementary School?
Elmhurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmhurst Elementary School rank among public schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmhurst Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Elmhurst Elementary School, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students), Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), and Morris Ford Middle School (831 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.