Fife Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Tacoma, WA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
  • 866 Students
  • 52.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (253)517-1400 Phone
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Fife Elementary School
Tacoma, WA 98424
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
866
Students
52.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(253)517-1400
Phone

Fife Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Tacoma, WASHINGTON, operated by the Fife School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 866 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
866.0
State avg: 399.0
▲ 117% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.65:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 4% worse
Free Lunch %
60.3%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Fife Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
530288003792
State School ID
WA-27417-5671
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5804 20th Street E
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98424
County
Pierce County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5306
State Leg. Upper
53027
State Leg. Lower
53027
Latitude
47.23734
Longitude
-122.35035
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
866
Total Students
👩‍🏫
52.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
52.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)52.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 522 60.3%
Not Applicable 338 39%
District Info
District Name
Fife School District
LEAID
5302880
State LEA ID
WA-27417
Phone
(253)517-1000
Website
http://www.fifeschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Milton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$84,969K
Federal Revenue
$4,764K
State Revenue
$51,166K
Local Revenue
$29,039K
Total Expenditure
$86,977K
Instruction Exp.
$40,091K
Support Services
$26,201K
Other Current Exp.
$2,466K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fife Elementary School

1
Fife Open Doors
Tacoma · High
0.1 mi
2
Fife High School
Tacoma · High
0.2 mi
3
Columbia Junior High School
Tacoma · Secondary
0.5 mi
4
Chief Leschi School
Puyallup · Other
1.8 mi
5
Discovery Primary School
Milton · Elementary
2 mi
6
Surprise Lake Middle School
Milton · Middle
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fife Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fife Elementary School?
866 students are enrolled at Fife Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fife Elementary School have?
Fife Elementary School has 52.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Fife Elementary School serve?
Fife Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Fife Elementary School a charter school?
Fife Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fife Elementary School located in?
Fife Elementary School is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Fife Elementary School belong to?
Fife Elementary School is part of the Fife School District school district.
How much does Fife School District spend per student?
The Fife School District district spends approximately $100,435,335 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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