Chester H Thompson Elementary

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester H. Thompson Elementary, located in Tacoma, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student-centered instruction, the staff works to ensure that learners from diverse backgrounds have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state standards and develop critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chester H. Thompson Elementary places a significant focus on building a positive school culture through inclusive practices and community engagement. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of family involvement and partnerships with the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young students for success in middle school and beyond, helping them become responsible and well-rounded members of their community.

688

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester H Thompson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	339
Black	45
Asian	17
Two or More	97
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
339 (49.3%)
White
141 (20.5%)
Two or More
97 (14.1%)
Pacific Islander
46 (6.7%)
Black
45 (6.5%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(253)800-5800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 117