Enrollment
335
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmhurst Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmhurst Elementary School
Elmhurst Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #270, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Tacoma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fife Elementary School (866 students): Elmhurst Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 17:1).
Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students) and Franklin Pierce High School (977 students) alongside Elmhurst Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmhurst Elementary School compares
Elmhurst Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Pierce School District, which includes Elmhurst Elementary School.
$17,349
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmhurst Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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