WashingtonSchoolsEarly Learning Center

Early Learning Center

PublicRegular
Tacoma, Washington · Franklin Pierce School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students266
Student:Teacher33.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 387
266
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
82%+31.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
33.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance

Overview

Early Learning Center is a public school in Tacoma, Washington. The school enrolls 266 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.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
33.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
DistrictFranklin Pierce School District
County53053
CityTacoma
ZIP98444
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530294003589

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment266
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino37.5%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.7%
Two or More Races15.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
37.5%
Black
2.3%
Asian
14.8%
Two+
15.3%
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 %82%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)