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James Sales Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Tacoma, Washington · Franklin Pierce School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students387
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
James Sales
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 387
387
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
75%+24.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James Sales Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Tacoma, Washington. The school enrolls 387 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 share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictFranklin Pierce School District
County53053
CityTacoma
ZIP98444
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530294000477

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment387
White1.8%
Hispanic / Latino30.7%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.1%
Two or More Races18.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.8%
Hispanic
30.7%
Black
3.9%
Asian
10.8%
Two+
18.1%
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 %75%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)