Arlington Elementary School

Summary:

Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 397 students in grades PK-5 in the Tacoma School District in Tacoma, Washington. Despite its diverse student population, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools and struggles with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Arlington Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the Tacoma School District and Washington state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.02% of Arlington students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 45.84% in the district and 52.63% statewide. In math, the proficiency rate was just 19.89%, compared to 31.55% in the district and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and White students, raising concerns about equity.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Fern Hill Elementary, Mann Elementary, and Larchmont Elementary, Arlington Elementary's performance is consistently among the lowest. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.42% to 72.06%, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7202 South Pine Street
       Tacoma, WA  98409


(253) 571-3200

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,663 Help


Students who attend Arlington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gray Middle School
High:    Mount Tahoma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
28.2%
Hispanic:
25.2%
African American:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arlington Elementary School ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 34th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Arlington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (28.2%), Hispanic (25.2%), African American (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 18th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Elementary School is $18,663. 27 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arlington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Elementary School 1092nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Arlington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arlington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.35 963rd 1026 6.1%
2005 44.25 611th 1031 40.7%
2006 25.59 850th 1051 19.1%
2007 24.47 875th 1069 18.1%
2008 25.61 873rd 1067 18.2%
2009 12.05 999th 1072 6.8%
2010 11.44 1024th 1088 5.9%
2011 6.65 1063rd 1092 2.7%
2012 4.61 1085th 1097 1.1%
2013 2.44 1099th 1106 0.6%
2015 17.60 927th 1067 13.1%
2016 17.38 909th 1053 13.7%
2017 10.49 988th 1056 6.4%
2018 13.33 956th 1054 9.3%
2019 7.11 1088th 1130 3.7%
2021 10.86 1025th 1107 7.4%
2022 9.80 1104th 1169 5.6%
2023 10.11 1103rd 1169 5.6%
2024 10.39 1092nd 1168 6.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.18 122nd 128 4.7%
2022 15.51 228th 252 9.5%
2023 10.81 190th 194 2.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 270th 333 18.9%
2019 30.19 192nd 248 22.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.50 921st 979 5.9%
2021 23.92 702nd 854 17.8%
2022 15.57 954th 1019 6.4%
2023 13.98 951st 1013 6.1%
2024 17.39 930th 1024 9.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.82 935th 1004 6.9%
2019 6.51 1042nd 1068 2.4%
2021 11.63 953rd 1008 5.5%
2022 8.16 1068th 1100 2.9%
2023 6.69 1070th 1094 2.2%
2024 9.16 1045th 1093 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 859th 999 14.0%
2019 9.09 1022nd 1075 4.9%
2021 13.15 935th 1025 8.8%
2022 12.47 1021st 1113 8.3%
2023 17.51 956th 1099 13.0%
2024 12.27 1006th 1099 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 89th 107 16.8%
2019 39.27 69th 110 37.3%
2022 13.33 107th 108 0.9%
2024 36.25 54th 71 23.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.81 306th 540 43.3%
2019 17.90 627th 697 10.0%
2022 20.75 620th 694 10.7%
2023 34.95 432nd 633 31.8%
2024 30.91 465th 651 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Arlington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.07 819th 833 1.7%
2019 3.23 1023rd 1027 0.4%
2023 9.32 971st 1011 4.0%
2024 10.38 966th 1009 4.3%
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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.

Arlington Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Open Quote I think Arlington is a great school. The teachers will take time with each student to make sure he/she understands the work before them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arlington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 242 45 29 4 4 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 219 39 32 5 4 n/a n/a 0 299
1990 211 48 28 9 4 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 238 43 26 8 3 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 229 32 30 17 4 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 229 47 46 22 8 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 218 47 37 17 9 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 163 50 35 21 9 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 163 50 35 21 9 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 170 46 48 17 5 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 187 57 48 24 5 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 230 63 37 31 4 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 203 51 43 34 6 n/a n/a 0 337
2001 196 67 38 37 9 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 183 65 30 24 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 183 65 30 24 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 141 69 26 30 8 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 125 73 25 29 4 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 132 87 23 34 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 110 58 19 27 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 120 64 19 29 4 n/a n/a 0 236
2009 147 90 21 31 6 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 127 75 22 39 5 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 129 46 21 40 2 7 34 0 279
2012 115 43 18 51 1 9 36 0 273
2013 109 72 15 64 1 19 7 0 287
2014 108 62 19 52 0 23 14 0 278
2015 89 65 15 56 1 19 22 0 267
2016 79 68 11 79 3 12 29 0 281
2017 83 48 11 71 5 21 33 0 272
2018 114 64 20 89 4 21 55 0 367
2019 136 62 32 113 3 19 77 0 442
2020 118 66 36 112 5 19 78 0 434
2021 106 58 32 99 2 20 66 0 383
2022 100 72 40 92 4 19 61 0 388
2023 112 74 36 100 6 17 52 0 397

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 Arlington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 19.0 17.0 0
1989 299 16.0 18.6 n/a
1990 300 17.5 17.1 0
1991 318 17.3 18.3 n/a
1992 312 18.8 16.5 n/a
1993 352 20.2 17.4 n/a
1994 328 19.6 16.7 n/a
1995 278 18.4 15.1 n/a
1996 278 18.4 15.1 n/a
1997 286 16.1 17.8 n/a
1998 321 16.8 19.1 n/a
1999 365 16.7 21.9 n/a
2000 337 17.7 19.0 n/a
2001 347 20.8 16.7 n/a
2002 305 18.1 16.9 75.7
2003 305 18.1 16.9 75.7
2004 274 16.0 17.1 66.4
2005 256 15.6 16.4 54.3
2006 279 14.4 19.4 67.4
2007 215 12.8 16.8 77.7
2008 236 13.3 17.7 80.5
2009 295 13.3 22.2 83.1
2010 268 18.1 14.8 98.9
2011 279 17.3 16.1 70.3
2012 273 19.3 14.0 58.6
2013 287 18.4 15.5 81.9
2014 278 n/a n/a 86
2015 267 21.0 12.7 85.4
2016 281 21.0 13.3 82.6
2017 272 19.7 13.8 76.5
2018 367 22.5 16.2 73.8
2019 442 23.7 18.5 67.6
2020 434 26.8 16.1 69.6
2021 383 25.8 14.7 72.1
2022 388 22.4 17.3 47.4
2023 397 25.2 15.6 71.8

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 Arlington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 19.0 17.0 0
1989 299 16.0 18.6 n/a
1990 300 17.5 17.1 0
1991 318 17.3 18.3 n/a
1992 312 18.8 16.5 n/a
1993 352 20.2 17.4 n/a
1994 328 19.6 16.7 n/a
1995 278 18.4 15.1 n/a
1996 278 18.4 15.1 n/a
1997 286 16.1 17.8 n/a
1998 321 16.8 19.1 n/a
1999 365 16.7 21.9 n/a
2000 337 17.7 19.0 n/a
2001 347 20.8 16.7 n/a
2002 305 18.1 16.9 75.7
2003 305 18.1 16.9 75.7
2004 274 16.0 17.1 66.4
2005 256 15.6 16.4 54.3
2006 279 14.4 19.4 67.4
2007 215 12.8 16.8 77.7
2008 236 13.3 17.7 80.5
2009 295 13.3 22.2 83.1
2010 268 18.1 14.8 98.9
2011 279 17.3 16.1 70.3
2012 273 19.3 14.0 58.6
2013 287 18.4 15.5 81.9
2014 278 n/a n/a 86
2015 267 21.0 12.7 85.4
2016 281 21.0 13.3 82.6
2017 272 19.7 13.8 76.5
2018 367 22.5 16.2 73.8
2019 442 23.7 18.5 67.6
2020 434 26.8 16.1 69.6
2021 383 25.8 14.7 72.1
2022 388 22.4 17.3 47.4
2023 397 25.2 15.6 71.8

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

Arlington Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%
201790.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%92.7%92.7%95.1%95.1%95.1%97.6%
201850.8%0.0%0.0%1.6%1.6%60.3%61.9%69.8%61.9%65.1%98.4%
201966.7%1.4%2.8%1.4%2.8%75.0%76.4%91.7%77.8%80.6%95.8%
202092.2%4.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.3%95.3%95.3%92.2%95.3%92.2%92.2%92.2%95.3%
202189.4%1.5%1.5%1.5%0.0%89.4%89.4%89.4%89.4%90.9%89.4%89.4%89.4%90.9%
202292.2%1.6%0.0%4.7%0.0%92.2%92.2%96.9%92.2%92.2%95.3%95.3%95.3%92.2%
202393.1%1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.1%93.1%94.8%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%
202486.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.6%88.6%90.9%90.9%88.6%90.9%90.9%90.9%88.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.4%0.3%0.8%2.1%97.9%97.7%98.2%97.7%97.9%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,576 (9.1%) $15,779 (90.9%) $17,356
2020 $1,463 (11.1%) $11,712 (88.9%) $13,175
2021 $2,382 (14.3%) $14,220 (85.7%) $16,602
2022 $2,495 (13.4%) $16,168 (86.6%) $18,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1088th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1103rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary School)24.617.5
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Arlington Elementary School)28.120.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary School)35.530.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Arlington Elementary School)2127.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary School)41.727.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Arlington Elementary School)23.311.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Arlington Elementary School)18.329.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington Elementary School)34.125.3
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Arlington Elementary School)2420.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Arlington Elementary School)18.329.4
 11.1%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442397
 10.2%
African American6274
 19.4%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian3236
 12.5%
Hispanic113100
 11.5%
Pacific Islander1917
 10.5%
White136112
 17.6%
Two or More Races7752
 32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%71.8%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Arlington Elementary School.

Students at Arlington Elementary School are 28% White, 25% Hispanic, 19% African American, 13% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

Arlington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Arlington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray Middle School
High : Mount Tahoma High 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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