Franklin Pierce School District

District Overview
Located at 315 129th St S in Tacoma, Washington, Franklin Pierce School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a dynamic large-suburb community within the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan region. Operating 14 active campuses across the district, Franklin Pierce provides an expansive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As a fully operational, non-charter public district, it delivers tailored learning pathways designed to support early childhood development, foundational primary education, and rigorous secondary academic preparation for students across the area.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district serves a vibrant and diverse enrollment of 7,187 students, representing a multicultural student body that includes significant Hispanic, White, multiracial, Black, Pacific Islander, Asian, and American Indian populations. To nurture and guide this student body, Franklin Pierce School District employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 1,872 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing framework includes around 888 full-time educators, 127 instructional aides, and nearly 857 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from personalized instructional attention, specialized classroom resources, and a strong administrative support network.
14
Total Schools
7,187
Total Students
888.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Pierce School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,861
Hispanic2,432
Black833
Asian456
Two or More1,057
American Indian67
Pacific Islander480
  • Hispanic
    2,432 (33.8%)
  • White
    1,861 (25.9%)
  • Two or More
    1,057 (14.7%)
  • Black
    833 (11.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    480 (6.7%)
  • Asian
    456 (6.3%)
  • American Indian
    67 (0.9%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Franklin Pierce School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High3
Other2
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:14
Students:7,187*
Teachers (FTE):888.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1
Schools in Franklin Pierce School District
Found 15 Schools