Lister Elementary School

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lister Elementary School, located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on inclusive practices, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its community, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lister Elementary strives to build strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Tacoma community. The school places a high value on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are motivated to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, community outreach, and a focus on equity, Lister Elementary works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

419

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lister Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	90
Black	98
Asian	53
Two or More	83
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	33

Black
98 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
90 (21.5 %)
Two or More
83 (19.8 %)
White
58 (13.8 %)
Asian
53 (12.6 %)
Pacific Islander
33 (7.9 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lister Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lister Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	52.3%
Male	200	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)