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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530870001461

Downing Elementary School

2502 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406 · (253)571-7133 · Pierce County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL255 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
255
Elementary
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
15 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
123 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
25
Grade 5
39
Student demographics
White
59%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two+
20%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Quick facts

School name
Downing Elementary School
District
Tacoma School District
Address
2502 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone
(253)571-7133
County
Pierce County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
255
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
123 (48%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
530870001461
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Downing Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School enrolls approximately 255 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Downing Elementary School serve?
Downing Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Downing Elementary School?
Approximately 16.7:1 students per teacher at Downing Elementary School.
How diverse is Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School reports a student body of 59% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 20% Two or more.
Who oversees Downing Elementary School?
Downing Elementary School is overseen by Tacoma School District in Pierce County.
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