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.
Tacoma Online Elementary School ranks 696th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Tacoma School District
Students at Tacoma Online Elementary School are 34% White, 19% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 16% African American, 8% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Tacoma Online Elementary School.