Larchmont Elementary School

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Larchmont Elementary School is a public school located in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students within the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community engagement. As part of a diverse school district, Larchmont emphasizes the importance of providing equitable learning opportunities, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional staff.

Beyond its core academic program, Larchmont is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that encourages parent involvement and student enrichment. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to support the specific needs of its student population, ensuring that every child feels a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on character education and rigorous learning standards, Larchmont strives to create a positive foundation for its elementary-aged students as they transition toward middle school.

304

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larchmont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	106
Black	30
Asian	31
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	26

Hispanic
106 (34.9 %)
White
61 (20.1 %)
Two or More
48 (15.8 %)
Asian
31 (10.2 %)
Black
30 (9.9 %)
Pacific Islander
26 (8.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)571-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 56

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 46