Elmhurst Elementary School

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elmhurst Elementary School, located in the Midland/Parkland area of Tacoma, Washington, serves students in the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By integrating modern instructional practices with a commitment to community building, Elmhurst strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Franklin Pierce community, which emphasizes equity and family engagement. Parents and guardians are often encouraged to participate in school events and volunteer programs that enrich the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on core subjects—including literacy, mathematics, and science—Elmhurst Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state educational standards while developing a lifelong love for learning.

335

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	71
Black	56
Asian	14
Two or More	66
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	20

White
105 (31.3%)
Hispanic
71 (21.2%)
Two or More
66 (19.7%)
Black
56 (16.7%)
Pacific Islander
20 (6.0%)
Asian
14 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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)298-3505
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 63

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63