Brookdale Elementary

brookdale.fpschools.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookdale Elementary is a public school located in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Franklin Pierce School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is centrally located within the community, providing a neighborhood-focused educational setting that encourages active participation from families and local residents.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum, including core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. Brookdale Elementary is recognized for its efforts to create a welcoming school culture where staff members work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on community engagement, the school strives to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

486

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	131
Black	51
Asian	14
Two or More	97
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	41

White
142 (29.5 %)
Hispanic
131 (27.2 %)
Two or More
97 (20.2 %)
Black
51 (10.6 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (8.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-3105
Website:	http://brookdale.fpschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 98