FAWCETT

Fawcett is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 440 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Fawcett has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fawcett Elementary School is a public school located in the Salishan neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population. Its location in the historic Salishan area makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, and the school often focuses on social-emotional learning alongside core academic instruction to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school.

Academically, Fawcett is recognized for its efforts to provide equitable access to education and its work in creating a structured, welcoming culture for students from various backgrounds. The school facilities are modern, having undergone significant updates over the years to provide students with updated technology and collaborative learning spaces. Through various partnerships and extracurricular offerings, Fawcett strives to connect classroom learning with the broader Tacoma community, aiming to build strong foundations for its students both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Fawcett at (253) 571-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.