Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Bethel School District. This diverse school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly for historically underserved student subgroups.

With strong academic performance across subjects, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary stands out. In the 2023-2024 school year, 57.2% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49.89% for the Bethel School District and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 57.58% of students were proficient, versus 36.67% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 72.63% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 42.02% and the state's 49.73%. This academic excellence extends to specific student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students.

While Katherine G. Johnson Elementary's performance is impressive, there are opportunities for continued growth. The school's racial diversity, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students, is a key strength, but the academic achievement of multi-racial and male students could be an area of focus. Additionally, the school's 3rd-grade Math scores, though still above district and state averages, present a potential area for improvement. Overall, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary is a high-performing school that provides a strong educational foundation for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16720 Waller Rd E
       Tacoma, WA  98446


(253) 800-3000

District: Bethel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
340th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,650 Help


Students who attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedarcrest Middle School
High:    Spanaway Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.3%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.3%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is 17.1. 17 elementary schools in the Bethel School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is $7,650, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the Bethel School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School 340th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bethel School District:

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


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Rank History for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.67 447th 1169 61.8%
2024 67.76 340th 1168 70.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.48 123rd 194 36.6%
2024 38.62 129th 188 31.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.66 39th 320 87.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.31 173rd 1013 82.9%
2024 82.01 95th 1024 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.06 334th 1094 69.5%
2024 72.05 273rd 1093 75.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.63 5th 39 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.54 495th 1099 55.0%
2024 62.82 391st 1099 64.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.33 9th 66 86.4%
2024 76.55 10th 71 85.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.02 113th 633 82.1%
2024 83.40 63rd 651 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.64 358th 1011 64.6%
2024 72.66 266th 1009 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 142 72 37 95 2 41 79 1 469
2023 164 76 55 113 1 41 107 2 559

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

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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 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 469 35.9 13.0 1.1
2023 559 32.5 17.1 46.7

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 Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 469 35.9 13.0 1.1
2023 559 32.5 17.1 46.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202291.2%1.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%93.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%91.2%95.1%91.2%91.2%91.2%
202393.9%4.1%0.0%1.0%2.0%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%93.9%95.9%94.9%93.9%93.9%
202489.9%2.3%0.0%0.0%1.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%91.0%96.6%92.1%91.0%91.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $457 (6.0%) $7,193 (94.0%) $7,650

Data source: Washington Department of Education


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Students at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School are 29% White, 20% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races, 14% African American, 10% Asian, 7% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedarcrest Middle School
High : Spanaway Lake High School

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks 340th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School.


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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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