Fern Hill Elementary School

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fern Hill Elementary School, located in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, Fern Hill works to implement research-based instructional strategies aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing young learners for the rigors of middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Fern Hill places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school typically hosts various programs and family engagement events throughout the year to build partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood. By emphasizing core values such as respect, responsibility, and safety, the school strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

297

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	101
Black	37
Asian	27
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
101 (34.0 %)
White
69 (23.2 %)
Two or More
44 (14.8 %)
Black
37 (12.5 %)
Asian
27 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (6.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-3888
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 36