Point Defiance Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Tacoma, WA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA SchoolScore™ C (63.3)
  • 301 Students
  • 18.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (253)571-6900 Phone
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Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA 98407
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.3)
301
Students
18.5
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(253)571-6900
Phone

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

Key statistics: 301 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize 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
301.0
State avg: 399.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.27:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
33.9%
State avg: 50.3%
▼ 33% better
School Details
School Name
Point Defiance Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
530870001493
State School ID
WA-27010-2169
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
4330 N Visscher St
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98407
County
Pierce County
Metro Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
5306
State Leg. Upper
53027
State Leg. Lower
53027
Latitude
47.2896
Longitude
-122.5182
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
301
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 102 33.9%
Not Applicable 56 18.6%
District Info
District Name
Tacoma School District
LEAID
5308700
State LEA ID
WA-27010
Phone
(253)571-1000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
TACOMA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$656,334K
Federal Revenue
$82,676K
State Revenue
$366,945K
Local Revenue
$206,713K
Total Expenditure
$687,235K
Instruction Exp.
$302,727K
Support Services
$235,213K
Other Current Exp.
$19,198K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Point Defiance Elementary School

1
Truman Middle School
Tacoma · Middle
0.7 mi
2
Science and Math Institute
Tacoma · High
1 mi
3
Sherman Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary
1 mi
4
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Tacoma Online Elementary School
Tacoma · Elementary
1.4 mi
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301
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Free Lunch
Helen Keller Elementary
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Highland Park Elementary School
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300
Students
14.85:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Lake Shore Elementary
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300
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Vancouver Innovation Technology and Arts Elementary
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300
Students
17.93:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Point Defiance Elementary School?
301 students are enrolled at Point Defiance Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Point Defiance Elementary School have?
Point Defiance Elementary School has 18.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Point Defiance Elementary School serve?
Point Defiance Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Point Defiance Elementary School a charter school?
Point Defiance Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Point Defiance Elementary School located in?
Point Defiance Elementary School is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Point Defiance Elementary School belong to?
Point Defiance Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District school district.
How much does Tacoma School District spend per student?
The Tacoma School District district spends approximately $2,283,172,757 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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