Boze Elementary School

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Boze Elementary School, located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves as a focal point for its local community. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 5. The campus is situated in a diverse residential area, and the school emphasizes creating an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body.

Academically, Boze Elementary is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students through core curriculum standards, while also integrating support services designed to help learners succeed at every level. The school fosters a collaborative culture between educators, families, and community partners to enhance the learning experience. Beyond the classroom, Boze typically engages with the broader Tacoma community through various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting equity and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

485

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boze Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	182
Black	50
Asian	67
Two or More	92
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
182 (37.5%)
Two or More
92 (19.0%)
Asian
67 (13.8%)
Black
50 (10.3%)
White
47 (9.7%)
Pacific Islander
43 (8.9%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-4105
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Boze Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Boze Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	48.5%
Male	250	51.5%

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