Tacoma School District

28,847 Students
67 Schools
District Overview
Situated at 601 S 8th Street in Tacoma, Washington, the Tacoma School District stands as an active, traditional public school system serving a midsize city environment within the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan region. Operating 67 individual schools, the district provides a seamless educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently, the system serves a dynamic and diverse student body of 28,847 learners, bringing together families from across the region into a rich, multicultural learning environment.

To effectively support this student population, the Tacoma School District maintains a strong operational capacity powered by a workforce of approximately 6,434 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's academic framework is driven by over 3,076 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complemented by roughly 345 instructional aides and a dedicated support staff of more than 3,012 professionals. This substantial staffing context ensures that students across all grade levels receive the individual guidance, administrative support, and specialized resources needed to thrive academically and socially.
67
Total Schools
28,847
Total Students
3,076.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tacoma School District
Demographic Student Count
White9,662
Hispanic6,821
Black3,556
Asian2,436
Two or More4,915
American Indian242
Pacific Islander1,118
  • White
    9,662 (33.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6,821 (23.7%)
  • Two or More
    4,915 (17.1%)
  • Black
    3,556 (12.4%)
  • Asian
    2,436 (8.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1,118 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    242 (0.8%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Tacoma School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary36
Middle13
High17
Other7
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:67
Students:28,847*
Teachers (FTE):3,076.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.4
Schools in Tacoma School District
Found 73 Schools