- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
Thompson Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530048003091
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Preschool earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #22 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Preschool ranks #22 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048003091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-168 students YoY
Thompson Preschool shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-37.2%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-168 students YoY 530048003091 · Tacoma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 59.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Thompson Preschool shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-37.2%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thompson Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 227
Thompson Preschool
227 students
What this shows Thompson Preschool reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Preschool compares
Thompson Preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 19.8%
African American 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Thompson Preschool is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Preschool
How many students attend Thompson Preschool?
Thompson Preschool has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 168.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Preschool?
59.3% of students at Thompson Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Preschool is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Preschool?
Thompson Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Thompson Preschool rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Preschool ranks #22 of 42 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 schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Thompson Preschool, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.