Thompson Preschool

Public Prekindergarten PK

 15616 5th Ave E
       Tacoma, WA  98445


(253) 800-4100

District: Bethel School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,429 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  85.0 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Two or more races:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thompson Preschool is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.8%), Hispanic (24.3%), two or more races (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Preschool is $6,429.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thompson Preschool was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bethel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 141st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Thompson Preschool

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 33 15 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2005 44 16 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2006 75 11 5 21 3 n/a n/a 0 115
2007 51 7 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 53 7 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2009 65 6 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2010 52 11 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 79
2011 63 5 2 8 1 0 4 0 83
2012 51 4 5 15 1 2 7 0 85
2013 10 3 0 7 0 2 2 0 24
2014 12 1 0 6 0 1 5 0 25
2015 11 1 0 10 0 0 2 0 24
2016 166 14 5 35 3 6 24 0 253
2017 173 13 7 43 1 8 28 0 273
2018 209 22 6 46 1 8 34 0 326
2019 331 59 17 144 0 14 83 0 648
2020 266 53 20 166 3 20 107 4 639
2021 128 37 5 77 1 11 54 0 313
2022 149 47 11 115 1 20 65 0 408
2023 180 40 14 110 7 24 77 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thompson Preschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 66 3.0 22.0 75.8
2005 73 2.6 28.1 80.8
2006 115 3.0 38.3 47
2007 77 3.0 25.7 n/a
2008 74 3.0 24.7 0
2009 85 3.0 28.3 n/a
2010 79 2.0 39.5 n/a
2011 83 1.0 83.0 20.5
2012 85 1.0 85.0 30.6
2013 24 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 25 n/a n/a 52
2015 24 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 253 n/a n/a 50.6
2017 273 n/a n/a 46.2
2018 326 0.0 n/a 39.6
2019 648 n/a n/a 21
2020 639 n/a n/a 52.6
2021 313 n/a n/a 40.3
2022 408 n/a n/a 52.5
2023 452 0.0 n/a 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thompson Preschool

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 66 3.0 22.0 75.8
2005 73 2.6 28.1 80.8
2006 115 3.0 38.3 47
2007 77 3.0 25.7 n/a
2008 74 3.0 24.7 0
2009 85 3.0 28.3 n/a
2010 79 2.0 39.5 n/a
2011 83 1.0 83.0 20.5
2012 85 1.0 85.0 30.6
2013 24 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 25 n/a n/a 52
2015 24 n/a n/a 45.8
2016 253 n/a n/a 50.6
2017 273 n/a n/a 46.2
2018 326 0.0 n/a 39.6
2019 648 n/a n/a 21
2020 639 n/a n/a 52.6
2021 313 n/a n/a 40.3
2022 408 n/a n/a 52.5
2023 452 0.0 n/a 65.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thompson Preschool

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $234 (10.6%) $1,973 (89.4%) $2,207
2021 $202 (3.2%) $6,075 (96.8%) $6,277
2022 $381 (5.9%) $6,048 (94.1%) $6,429

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Preschool

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students648452
 30.2%
African American5940
 32.2%
American Indian07
Asian1714
 17.6%
Hispanic144110
 23.6%
Pacific Islander1424
 71.4%
White331180
 45.6%
Two or More Races8377
 7.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%65.3%
 44.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Thompson Preschool.

Students at Thompson Preschool are 40% White, 24% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races, 9% African American, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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