Naches Trail Elementary

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Naches Trail Elementary, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Bethel School District. Situated in the Waller area, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive community environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a range of grade levels from kindergarten through fifth grade, and is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices into its daily curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Naches Trail Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school climate through various community engagement initiatives and extracurricular programs. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and student leadership. With a dedicated staff committed to meeting the individual needs of every child, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by building a foundation of critical thinking and inclusivity.

519

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Naches Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	117
Black	50
Asian	28
Two or More	104
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	22

White
193 (37.2%)
Hispanic
117 (22.5%)
Two or More
104 (20.0%)
Black
50 (9.6%)
Asian
28 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
22 (4.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

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)800-8700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 80