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Central Avenue Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Tacoma, Washington · Franklin Pierce School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students355
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
Central Avenue
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
355
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
59%+8.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Central Avenue Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Tacoma, Washington. The school enrolls 355 students. It is part of the Franklin Pierce School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictFranklin Pierce School District
County53053
CityTacoma
ZIP98446
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530294000471

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment355
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino28.6%
Black / African American10.6%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native36.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
Two or More Races16.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
28.6%
Black
10.6%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
16.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %59%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)