TAHOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tahoma Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Tahoma School District school district, located in Maple Valley, WA with about 680 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Tahoma Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Tahoma Elementary, located in Maple Valley, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Tahoma School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and commitment to student development, the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. It benefits from being part of a district that is consistently recognized for its high standards, innovative instructional practices, and effective integration of technology into the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Maple Valley community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular activities. With a focus on the "whole child," Tahoma Elementary prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement contribute to a collaborative environment designed to prepare students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Tahoma School District’s secondary education programs.

For more information, contact Tahoma Elementary at (425) 413-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24425 SE 216th ST
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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TAHOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Maple Valley, WA with about 680 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
680
Teachers:
34.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 680 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TAHOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.