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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9,662 |
| Hispanic | 6,821 |
| Black | 3,556 |
| Asian | 2,436 |
| Two or More | 4,915 |
| American Indian | 242 |
| Pacific Islander | 1,118 |
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White9,662 (33.6%)
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Hispanic6,821 (23.7%)
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Two or More4,915 (17.1%)
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Black3,556 (12.4%)
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Asian2,436 (8.5%)
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Pacific Islander1,118 (3.9%)
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American Indian242 (0.8%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 36 |
| Middle | 13 |
| High | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
School Map
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
497 Students
High School 9th - 12th
170 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
392 Students
High School 9th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th
658 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Not reported M - M
High School 6th - 12th
438 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
368 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
383 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
365 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
305 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
34 Students
Not reported M - M