- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tacoma, WA
Harvard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harvard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530294000476
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvard Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #10 of 17
- elementary schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvard Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Elementary ranks #10 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Harvard Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530294000476 · Tacoma, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.8:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Harvard Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Harvard Elementary 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
Harvard Elementary
445 students
What this shows Harvard Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harvard Elementary compares
Harvard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 45% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Washington - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 13.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Harvard Elementary 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 Harvard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvard Elementary'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
Browns Point Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 18.5:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harvard Elementary
How many students attend Harvard Elementary?
Harvard Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Harvard Elementary?
65.4% of students at Harvard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harvard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvard Elementary?
Harvard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Harvard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Elementary ranks #10 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Harvard Elementary, 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.