REED

Reed is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 424 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, Reed has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Reed Elementary School, located in the Lincoln District of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a neighborhood hub for students in the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is part of a community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. As a public elementary school, it follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for middle school through a blend of literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning initiatives.

The school is notable for its commitment to fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and families. Because it is situated in a well-established residential area of Tacoma, Reed often benefits from a tight-knit community feel, encouraging parental involvement and local engagement. Like many schools in the Tacoma district, Reed focuses on equitable access to resources, ensuring that students receive the necessary support—ranging from extracurricular activities to academic interventions—to help them succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Reed at (253) 571-6464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.