Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks 696 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tacoma Online Elementary School is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Tacoma School District, with a relatively small student population of 215 students and a diverse student body.

While Tacoma Online Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2 compared to nearby physical schools, it ranks 696 out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is also lower, with proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts (44%) and Math (32%) trailing the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington. Additionally, Tacoma Online Elementary School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 70.7% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby physical schools.

The nearby physical elementary schools, such as Grant Elementary, Sherman Elementary, and Downing Elementary, generally have higher rankings, ratings, and academic performance compared to Tacoma Online Elementary School. This suggests that the virtual learning environment may present unique challenges or barriers that impact student achievement, despite the smaller class sizes. The school's lower performance and higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure the success of virtual learners.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406

(253) 571-1545

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
696^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

32.6%

Two or more races:

19.1%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 17^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tacoma Online Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tacoma School District. Student population at Tacoma Online Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.6%), two or more races (19.1%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tacoma Online Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Tacoma Online Elementary School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tacoma Online Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tacoma School District:

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

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Rank History for Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.91	830^th	1169	29.0%
2024	38.75	696^th	1168	40.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	70	32	16	34	0	22	41	0	215

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 Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	215	17.5	12.2	70.7

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 Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	215	17.5	12.2	70.7

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

Tacoma Online Elementary School

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2023	71.4%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	78.6%	85.7%	85.7%	85.7%	71.4%	100.0%	85.7%	71.4%	71.4%
2024	71.4%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%	76.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tacoma Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	6501 N.23rd St.	Tacoma	98406	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(253) 571-1545	215	18	12.2	70.7%	70 (32.6%)	32 (14.9%)	34 (15.8%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.2%)	41 (19.1%)	38.8	696^th of 1168 public elementary schools	40.4%		29.9	830^th of 1169 public elementary schools	29.0%	134	45.5	45.5		55.6	45.5	44.0		44.4	27.3	32.0	71.4	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 N. 23rd St	Tacoma	98406	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-7800	326	22	14.9	48.5%	170 (52.1%)	36 (11.0%)	42 (12.9%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	59 (18.1%)	50.8	552^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	52.7%		44.5	620^th of 1169 public elementary schools	47.0%	68	70.4	70.4	40.0	50.0	59.3	50.7	40.0	50.0	38.9	43.3	93.3	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	93.3	93.3	95.0	95.0	$21,775	$1,542	$20,232
Downing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5130 N. 26th Street	Tacoma	98406	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-7100	255	15	16.6	48.2%	150 (58.8%)	19 (7.5%)	28 (11.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (20.4%)	83	192^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	83.6%		83.1	188^th of 1169 public elementary schools	83.9%	4	80.8	80.8	64.9	69.8	69.2	67.9	55.3	72.1	69.2	65.4	90.7	90.7	93.0	93.0	93.0	90.7	93.0	90.7	90.7	90.7	$21,551	$1,814	$19,737
Geiger Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 S 8th St	Tacoma	98465	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-6800	517	27	19.1	36.9%	268 (51.8%)	41 (7.9%)	79 (15.3%)	28 (5.4%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.4%)	89 (17.2%)	64.6	392^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	66.4%		56.3	473^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	59.5%	81	59.4	59.4	60.3	65.8	60.9	62.3	60.3	53.5	37.7	50.7	90.2	96.3	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	96.3	91.5	93.9	93.9	$20,430	$2,001	$18,429
Point Defiance Elementary School	Public	K-5	4330 N Visscher St	Tacoma	98407	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-6900	333	21	16.2	26.4%	222 (66.7%)	12 (3.6%)	29 (8.7%)	22 (6.6%)	5 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)	39 (11.7%)	78.3	237^th of 1168 public elementary schools	79.7%		69.1	335^th of 1169 public elementary schools	71.3%	98	64.8	64.8	67.4	68.5	72.2	69.5	65.2	63.0	51.9	59.7	88.9	88.9	97.2	97.2	97.2	91.7	91.7	97.2	91.7	91.7	$18,641	$1,031	$17,609
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4302 North 13th St	Tacoma	98406	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-4000	303	20	15.1	38.6%	177 (58.4%)	13 (4.3%)	29 (9.6%)	21 (6.9%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (19.5%)	86.2	152^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	87.0%		87.8	134^th of 1169 public elementary schools	88.5%	18	87.7	87.7	66.7	72.4	87.7	76.3	61.4	63.8	64.9	63.5	82.9	90.2	95.1	95.1	95.1	90.2	92.7	92.7	90.2	90.2	$21,534	$2,370	$19,164
Sherman Elementary School	Public	K-5	4415 N 38th St	Tacoma	98407	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-5488	443	22	20.0	14.2%	325 (73.4%)	5 (1.1%)	51 (11.5%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.5%)	87.1	140^th of 1168 public elementary schools	88.0%		84.8	164^th of 1169 public elementary schools	86.0%	24	80.3	80.3	76.3	69.3	74.7	73.5	71.3	74.7	54.9	67.3	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.2	93.2	96.6	93.2	93.2	93.2	$16,848	$1,030	$15,818
Delong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4901 S 14 st St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-5800	386	21	18.0	60.6%	135 (35.0%)	60 (15.5%)	82 (21.2%)	20 (5.2%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	72 (18.7%)	48.9	576^th of 1168 public elementary schools	50.7%		49.3	556^th of 1169 public elementary schools	52.4%	20	59.3	59.3	43.2	47.1	48.1	46.3	51.2	52.9	40.7	48.0	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	95.5	90.9	90.9	90.9	$20,503	$1,744	$18,759
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2615 N. Adams Street	Tacoma	98407	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 571-5700	358	21	17.1	20.1%	255 (71.2%)	9 (2.5%)	33 (9.2%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (14.0%)	90	112^th of 1168 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.5	147^th of 1169 public elementary schools	87.4%	35	85.5	85.5	73.9	79.3	70.5	74.4	78.3	75.5	59.7	70.2	96.7	96.7	98.3	98.3	98.3	96.7	96.7	98.3	96.7	96.7	$18,612	$1,111	$17,501
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1402 S Lawrence St	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 571-1400	276	18	15.2	58.3%	108 (39.1%)	47 (17.0%)	52 (18.8%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	58 (21.0%)	18.6	990^th of 1168 public elementary schools	15.2%		38.1	718^th of 1169 public elementary schools	38.6%	272	35.3	35.3	26.8	38.5	23.5	28.7	22.0	48.2	18.2	27.7	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	92.9	95.2	92.9	92.9	92.9	$24,069	$2,658	$21,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Tacoma Online Elementary School

Is Tacoma Online Elementary School a good school?

Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks 696^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Tacoma Online Elementary School in?

Tacoma School District

How many students attend Tacoma Online Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Tacoma Online Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Tacoma Online Elementary School?

Students at Tacoma Online Elementary School are 33% White, 19% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Pacific Islander, 7% Asian.

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