Harvard Elementary

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harvard Elementary School is a public school located in the Midland area of Tacoma, Washington, serving students within the Franklin Pierce School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse school district, Harvard Elementary focuses on providing a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the individual needs of its elementary-aged student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of community by encouraging parent involvement and offering various programs to enhance the overall student experience. The facility at 1709 85th Street E serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, with a dedicated staff committed to preparing students for middle school success through collaborative learning and inclusive teaching practices. The school reflects the broader values of the Franklin Pierce district, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

445

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	268
Black	45
Asian	23
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
268 (60.2%)
White
58 (13.0%)
Black
45 (10.1%)
Two or More
41 (9.2%)
Asian
23 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)298-4105
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 62

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72