Manitou Park Elementary School

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manitou Park Elementary, located in the South Tacoma neighborhood, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to ensure that students build the core skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Manitou Park emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding South Tacoma community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Manitou Park strives to provide a stable learning foundation that addresses both the educational and personal needs of every student who walks through its doors.

460

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manitou Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	126
Black	85
Asian	29
Two or More	84
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	31

Hispanic
126 (27.4 %)
White
97 (21.1 %)
Black
85 (18.5 %)
Two or More
84 (18.3 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (6.7 %)
Asian
29 (6.3 %)
American Indian
8 (1.7 %)

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)571-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 37

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67