Central Avenue Elementary

centralavenue.fpschools.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Avenue Elementary, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students within the Franklin Pierce School District. Situated on 104th Street East, the school is known for being a vital hub for the surrounding suburban community, focusing on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. Its mission generally aligns with the district’s commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for future academic success.

As a member of the Franklin Pierce community, Central Avenue Elementary emphasizes inclusive learning and equity, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and community engagement. The school typically benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives offered by the district, which include programs aimed at literacy, numeracy, and holistic student well-being. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local neighborhood, the school works to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

355

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	106
Black	38
Asian	38
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
123 (34.6%)
Hispanic
106 (29.9%)
Two or More
43 (12.1%)
Black
38 (10.7%)
Asian
38 (10.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

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)298-3205
Website:	http://centralavenue.fpschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62