Elmhurst Elementary School

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elmhurst Elementary School, located in the Midland/Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, serves students in the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By integrating modern instructional practices with a commitment to community building, Elmhurst strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Franklin Pierce community, which emphasizes equity and family engagement. Parents and guardians are often encouraged to participate in school events and volunteer programs that enrich the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on core subjects—including literacy, mathematics, and science—Elmhurst Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state educational standards while developing a lifelong love for learning.

358

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	80
Black	51
Asian	15
Two or More	86
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	20

White
101 (28.2 %)
Two or More
86 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
80 (22.3 %)
Black
51 (14.2 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (5.6 %)
Asian
15 (4.2 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)

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)298-3505
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 52

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54