Enrollment
144
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 530870003889
Tacoma Online Elementary School — Tacoma, WA
Federal NCES profile for Tacoma Online Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tacoma Online Elementary School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (50/100), with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 50/100
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 144
- students enrolled
School address
District: Tacoma School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tacoma Online Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tacoma Online Elementary School reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Washington average and 30% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tacoma School District spends $23,190 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.2% from local sources (property taxes), 57.0% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tacoma Online Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 50% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 73% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
144 larger than 14% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,190
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 22% in Washington — larger than 78% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.4% +50% vs state
NCES ID 530870003889
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tacoma School District, which includes Tacoma Online Elementary School.
$23,190
Per student
+0%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
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Naches Trail Elementary
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Crescent Heights Elementary School
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Harvard Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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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 a elementary school in Tacoma, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tacoma, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tacoma Online Elementary School?
Tacoma Online Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.