Brookdale Elementary

brookdale.fpschools.org

483 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brookdale Elementary is a public school located in the Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Franklin Pierce School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is centrally located within the community, providing a neighborhood-focused educational setting that encourages active participation from families and local residents.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum, including core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. Brookdale Elementary is recognized for its efforts to create a welcoming school culture where staff members work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on community engagement, the school strives to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

483

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	154
Black	59
Asian	19
Two or More	82
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	34

Hispanic
154 (31.9%)
White
132 (27.3%)
Two or More
82 (17.0%)
Black
59 (12.2%)
Pacific Islander
34 (7.0%)
Asian
19 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Franklin Pierce School District
Phone:	(253)298-3105
Website:	http://brookdale.fpschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 66

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 100