James Sales Elementary

jamessales.fpschools.org

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Sales Elementary is a public school located in the Midland 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 focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty emphasizes a "whole child" approach, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body and to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, James Sales Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and building partnerships with families. The school often hosts events and initiatives designed to keep parents involved in the educational process, creating a collaborative atmosphere where students feel a sense of belonging. With a focus on respect, responsibility, and safety, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing to their local community.

387

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Sales Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	129
Black	49
Asian	11
Two or More	55
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	36

Hispanic
129 (33.3%)
White
101 (26.1%)
Two or More
55 (14.2%)
Black
49 (12.7%)
Pacific Islander
36 (9.3%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
6 (1.6%)

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)298-4205
Website:	http://jamessales.fpschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 56