Fife Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 838 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fife School District, which is ranked 146 out of 247 school districts in the state.
Fife Elementary has a diverse student population, with 29.24% White, 10.38% African American, 24.58% Hispanic, 11.93% Asian, and other racial groups represented. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.94%) and Math (38.81%) were below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance for different student subgroups varies widely, with African American students performing relatively well compared to the state average, while English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle.
Compared to nearby schools, such as N.E. Tacoma Elementary School, Fife Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. The school's per-student spending of $17,423 in the 2021-2022 school year is higher than some nearby schools, but this higher funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2 suggest that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students, but this has not yet resulted in improved academic performance.
Fife School District
Students at Fife Elementary School are 29% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Pacific Islander, 12% Asian, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races.
Fife Elementary School ranks 740th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended Fife Elementary School.