- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Online Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tacoma Online Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530870003889
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tacoma Online Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tacoma Online Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530870003889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Tacoma Online Elementary School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-26.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 530870003889 · Tacoma, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 8.5:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Stadium High School (1,700 students)
Tacoma Online Elementary School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-26.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Tacoma Online Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stadium High S
Stadium High School
1,700 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,556 students
- Mount Tahoma H
Mount Tahoma High School
1,410 students
- Dr. Dolores Si
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
1,160 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
687 students
- This school 144
Tacoma Online Elementary School
144 students
What this shows Tacoma Online Elementary School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tacoma Online Elementary School compares
Tacoma Online 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,679
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
White 23.6%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 19.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.7, Tacoma Online Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
District finance for Tacoma School District reports $19,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tacoma Online Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Tahoma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tacoma Online Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tacoma Online Elementary School
How many students attend Tacoma Online Elementary School?
Tacoma Online Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% 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 Tacoma Online Elementary School?
67.4% of students at Tacoma Online Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tacoma Online Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tacoma Online Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 25.7% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tacoma Online Elementary School?
Tacoma Online Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tacoma Online Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks #1 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 Tacoma School District?
Besides Tacoma Online Elementary School, Tacoma School District also operates Stadium High School (1,700 students), Lincoln High School (1,556 students), and Mount Tahoma High School (1,410 students). See the Tacoma School District district page for the complete list.