Blix Elementary School

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blix Elementary School, located at 1302 E 38th St in Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving the local community within the Tacoma Public Schools district. Situated in the Eastside neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body and works to provide equitable educational opportunities through various instructional programs and community-focused initiatives.

The school is known for its commitment to building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, often serving as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood. Blix Elementary integrates core curriculum standards with activities designed to encourage critical thinking and character building. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school while addressing the unique needs of the families residing in the 98404 area.

442

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blix Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	187
Black	43
Asian	53
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
187 (42.3%)
White
88 (19.9%)
Two or More
54 (12.2%)
Asian
53 (12.0%)
Black
43 (9.7%)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.6%)
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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 21

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blix Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blix Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	46.8%
Male	235	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)